Rustburg, VA is a small town located in the heart of Virginia with a population of approximately 1,500 residents. Despite its size, Rustburg has a variety of transportation options available to its citizens. The nearest major airport is Roanoke Regional Airport which is only about 25 miles away from Rustburg, and makes it very easy for residents to travel outside of the region. A bus service also goes through Rustburg that connects passengers to Lynchburg and Roanoke. This allows citizens to access health care, employment, educational opportunities and entertainment options without having to drive there themselves. Additionally, most people in Rustburg use their own private vehicles to get around town due to the limited public transportation that is available. Although it can be inconvenient at times, there are always plenty of parking spots available at local stores and restaurants for those who do not have access to public transportation or their own transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rustburg takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rustburg get to work:
- 90.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit