Raleigh, NC Commuting


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Raleigh NC is a great city to live in and with all the amenities it provides, public transportation is one of them. There are plenty of options available for both locals and visitors alike to get around town. The City of Raleigh has an extensive public transit system known as GoRaleigh. This includes buses that run throughout the city, as well as a light rail line known as the R-Line. In addition, there are plenty of taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft available in the area. For those looking to get around by bike, Raleigh features over 100 miles of bike lanes and trails, making it easier than ever for cyclists to explore the city. With so many transportation options available, there's no excuse not to explore all that Raleigh has to offer!

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Raleigh takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Raleigh get to work:
- 78.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 7.1% work from home
- 2.0% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationRaleigh, North CarolinaUnited States
  24.126.8
  Commute Mode
  70.9%73.2%
  7.1%8.6%
  1.8%4.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  1.4%2.5%
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I moved to Raleigh in 2018. Before that, I lived in Orange County CA, Boulder CO, South Africa, Northern California, Arizona, and Toronto. I say all this to give  More

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Excellent for a great many people or categories of people. As far as prices: ratio of wage and job opportunity here with housing remains one of the better ones in the  More

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Over 1 years ago

I attended university here in the early 90s and came back around 2005 and never left. I'm surprised at the other negative reviews honestly. Yes, housing is pricey in  More

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