Glen Alpine, NC is a small town located in western North Carolina, near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Due to its small size and rural location, there are limited options for public transportation in Glen Alpine. The primary option for transportation is driving or carpooling with friends and family. The Burke County Transit System runs buses throughout the county, but does not stop in Glen Alpine. However, the closest stop is about five miles away from downtown Glen Alpine. Additionally, some of the surrounding towns in Burke County have taxi services that will take residents to nearby cities or airports. For those without access to a vehicle, there are several bike paths and trails in the area that can be used for getting around town or biking recreationally. With its close proximity to nature and convenient transportation options, Glen Alpine has become a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore all that western North Carolina has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Glen Alpine takes 21.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Glen Alpine get to work:
- 92.5% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit