Beckley, WV is a small city located in the southern part of the state. Despite its size, transportation options in the city are plentiful. The Beckley Transit Authority provides public bus service throughout the city and county, offering routes to all major destinations. The Rt. 19 connector links Beckley with neighboring towns, making it easy to travel for both commuting and recreational purposes. Those needing to travel further afield can take advantage of Greyhound and Amtrak services, connecting Beckley with many cities around the US. Additionally, there are several taxi services operating in and around Beckley, as well as car rental agencies that make it easy to get where you want to go quickly and easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Beckley takes 16.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Beckley get to work:
- 82.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit