Bristol, Virginia is a small city located in the southwestern part of the state, near the border of Tennessee. This city has an estimated population of 17,958 according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Despite its small size, Bristol has plenty of public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. Public transit in Bristol is operated by Appalachian Area Agency on Aging & Disability (AAAAD) and includes a shuttle bus service, as well as a Dial-A-Ride service for those with disabilities or who are elderly. The shuttle bus service runs throughout the city and surrounding areas, including Blountville, Gray Station, Meadowview Plaza Shopping Center, Eastman Chemical Company, and more. The Dial-A-Ride service can be used for medical trips to local hospitals and doctors' offices or for other general transportation needs. There are also taxi services available in Bristol if you prefer not to use public transportation. With so many options available, getting around Bristol should be no problem at all!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bristol takes 21.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bristol get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit