Southmont, NC is located in the foothills of North Carolina, just south of Winston-Salem. It offers a small town atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities and local attractions. With its growing population, Southmont has become increasingly connected to the larger cities nearby. Fortunately, there are several public transportation options for people traveling to and from the area.
The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) provides bus services to both Winston-Salem and High Point from Southmont, allowing easy access for commuters or visitors alike. Additionally, taxi services are available throughout the city if needed. And with Interstate 40 running through town, citizens are able to drive themselves to many nearby cities such as Greensboro and Charlotte with relative ease.
For those traveling further away or those wanting an alternative mode of transportation, Amtrak provides regular train services from High Point station - less than 10 miles away from Southmont - with connections to points around the country. With these multiple transportation methods at their disposal Southmont residents have access to a wide range of destinations quickly and easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Southmont takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Southmont get to work:
- 90.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit