Marmet, WV is a small town located in Kanawha County in West Virginia. Despite its size, Marmet offers convenient public transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The town is served by Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT), which operates bus routes throughout Marmet and the surrounding areas. KRT buses run every day of the week, providing a reliable form of transportation to get around town or to neighboring cities and towns. Additionally, the Amtrak train station located in nearby South Charleston provides rail service to other areas of West Virginia as well as out-of-state destinations such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Chicago. For those looking for a more scenic trip, the nearby Monongahela River Trail offers picturesque views along its winding river path and can be accessed by bicycle or foot from several points throughout Marmet. Whether traveling within Marmet or beyond, residents and visitors are sure to find an adequate mode of transportation to meet their needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Marmet takes 27.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Marmet get to work:
- 68.5% drive their own car alone
- 15.6% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 6.1% take mass transit