Siler City, NC is a small town in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is home to about 8,000 residents and has a growing economy with many businesses and attractions for residents and visitors alike. As the city continues to grow, so does its transportation offerings, making it easier to travel around town and beyond.
Public transport in Siler City includes the NC Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (NC PART), which provides bus service throughout the area. There are also two Amtrak stations nearby – one in Greensboro and one in Raleigh – both of which provide rail access to other parts of North Carolina and beyond. Taxi services are also available throughout the city. For those who would rather drive themselves around town, there are many car rental companies located near the train stations, as well as at several locations throughout Siler City itself. Finally, there is a bike-share program operated by Chatham County that allows people to rent bicycles for short trips around town. All these options make it easy for locals and visitors alike to get around Siler City without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Siler City takes 28.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Siler City get to work:
- 69.4% drive their own car alone
- 25.2% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit