Sparta, NC is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite its size, Sparta offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The town has two major highways, US-21 and NC-18, that run through it making it easy to get around by car. For those who prefer public transportation, there is also a local bus system provided by Alleghany County Public Transportation which provides service to a number of nearby cities. Additionally, the nearest airport is Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee which serves both domestic and international flights. All these transportation options make it easy for people to get around Sparta and the surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sparta takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sparta get to work:
- 87.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit