Lowell, NC is a small town located in Gaston County. The town is known for its quaint downtown area and its many parks and recreational areas. Despite its size, Lowell provides residents with access to a variety of transportation options that make it easy to get around the city and beyond. The town has two bus lines, one operated by Gaston County Transit Authority (GCTA) and the other operated by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). Both buses run from early morning until late evening Monday through Friday; GCTA offers Saturday service while CATS does not. In addition to public buses, visitors to Lowell can also access rideshares like Uber or Lyft as well as taxi services that serve the city. For those who prefer their own transportation, there are plenty of car rental options in the city as well. Regardless of how you choose to get around Lowell, there are plenty of convenient transportation options available for residents and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lowell takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lowell get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 14.0% carpool with others
- 1.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit