Benwood, WV is located in the northern part of the state along the Ohio River and is home to around 1,800 people. Although Benwood is a relatively small city, it does have access to public transportation. Residents of Benwood have access to bus services provided by Mountain Line Transit Authority as well as van services through their Dial-A-Ride program. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that operate in Benwood which can provide rides for local residents who need to travel within the city or further away. With these transportation options available, it allows Benwood residents to easily and safely get around town without needing their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benwood takes 21.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benwood get to work:
- 87.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 0.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit