Smithfield, NC is a small town located in Johnston County with a population of about 12,000 people. Despite its size, Smithfield does have plenty of transportation options for the community. Public transportation in Smithfield includes the Johnston County Transit which provides service throughout Smithfield and the surrounding areas. Passengers can book rides on the JCT bus through their website or by phone. The Johnston County Airport is also located in Smithfield and offers private flights to various destinations as well as charter service. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that serve the area such as East Coast Taxi and Eco Star Taxi Cab Company. Lastly, Amtrak has daily service from Raleigh to Selma/Smithfield which allows for convenient travel between both cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Smithfield takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Smithfield get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 11.5% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit