Blythewood, SC is located in Richland County and is known for its small-town charm. The town offers access to excellent public transportation options that make it an ideal place to live and work without having to rely on a personal car. Public transportation includes buses offered by COMET, which provides regular routes throughout Blythewood, as well as Richland County. It also offers services from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and regional shopping centers. For those who prefer driving their own vehicle, there are several local taxi services available which offer convenient pickups and drop-offs around town. For longer trips, Amtrak's Palmetto line connects Blythewood with major cities such as Charleston and Charlotte. Whether you need to get around the area or travel farther away, there’s an option available to meet your needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Blythewood takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Blythewood get to work:
- 88.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit