Winston-Salem, NC Commuting


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Winston-Salem, NC is a vibrant city with many transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The city has an extensive public transportation network that consists of buses, paratransit services, and carpooling. There are several bus routes that run throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, making it easy to get around quickly and conveniently. For those who prefer more flexibility in their travel plans, paratransit services are also offered which allow individuals to schedule pick up and drop off times on demand. Additionally, there is an active carpooling community in Winston-Salem where riders can join existing carpools or create their own private groups with friends and family members. No matter what your transportation needs may be, Winston-Salem has something for everyone – making it easy and affordable to get around town.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Winston-Salem takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Winston-Salem get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationWinston-Salem, North CarolinaUnited States
  21.326.8
  Commute Mode
  77.7%73.2%
  8.9%8.6%
  1.3%4.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  2.1%2.5%
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Over 4 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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