Stonewood, WV is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is an area with beautiful scenery and rich history, but also presents some unique challenges for transportation. Because of the mountainous terrain, there are limited public transportation options within Stonewood. However, there are a few options available that make it possible for people to get around within the town.
The primary mode of transportation in Stonewood is by car or other privately owned vehicle due to the lack of public transport options. The closest bus stop is located over 10 miles away in the nearby town of Wheeling and requires a transfer from one bus line to another. Additionally, there are private shuttle services that can be hired for travel between Stonewood and other nearby towns as well as direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport which is about 60 miles away from Stonewood.
Despite not having many public transportation options, Stonewood does have its own taxi service which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The taxi service provides reliable transportation throughout the town and can be hired for longer trips outside of Stonewood as well. In addition, there is also a local train that runs twice a day from Grafton to Elkins and stops at various points in between including Stonewood station. It offers more frequent service than any other modes of transport but may require multiple transfers depending on your destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Stonewood takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Stonewood get to work:
- 87.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.1% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit