Wingate, NC is a small town located in Union County and is part of the Charlotte Metropolitan area. Although it is a small town, there are still public transportation options available for residents to use. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) provides bus service that stops near Wingate University and makes connections to communities throughout Union County. There is also the Red Rover Bus Service which offers intercity transportation to major cities around North Carolina, including Charlotte and Raleigh. Additionally, there are several taxi services available for those who need a more direct form of transportation. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the nearby I-85 provides access to more than one major city. All in all, the town of Wingate has several options when it comes to public transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wingate takes 21.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wingate get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit