Rio Grande, OH is a rural town located in Meigs County. While it does not have a large population, it does offer its residents and visitors access to several transportation options. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad takes visitors on scenic rides from Chillicothe to Rio Grande throughout the year. There is also access to public buses operated by SERTA (Southeastern Ohio Regional Transit Authority) which provides service between the area’s larger cities including Athens and Gallipolis. For those wishing to drive their own vehicle, US 33 runs east-west through the city making it easily accessible for commuters. Finally, there are several taxi companies in Rio Grande ready to transport people safely and quickly throughout the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rio Grande takes 29.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rio Grande get to work:
- 55.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.4% carpool with others
- 9.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit