Sylva, NC is a small town located in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is home to numerous businesses, restaurants, and recreational activities. For visitors and residents of Sylva to get around the town and access all of its offerings, public transportation options are available. The Jackson County transit system provides services throughout Sylva and the county. This includes local bus service that runs Monday through Friday from 6am until 6pm which allows riders to transfer among routes and travel to nearby towns. Additionally, an on-demand service is available for those who are unable to access the fixed route system. This convenient system enables riders to book trips in advance for medical appointments or other specific destinations in the surrounding area. Other transportation options include Dial-A-Ride which offers similar on-demand services exclusively within Sylva city limits. Finally, there are taxi services available throughout Sylva if needed. All of these public transportation options make navigating the city easy for both visitors and residents alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sylva takes 18.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sylva get to work:
- 79.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit