Mount Carmel, SC is a small town in South Carolina located near the intersection of Interstate 26 and US Route 321. Although it is a small town, it boasts an array of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The most common form of transportation within Mount Carmel is the use of personal vehicles, as many people choose to drive to their destinations due to the convenience and affordability. Public transportation is limited but available for those who may need assistance with mobility or lack access to their own vehicle. The four bus routes operated by Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provide service throughout the city and surrounding area connecting Mount Carmel with nearby towns such as Union, Spartanburg, and Greenville. Additionally, RTA also provides ADA accessible Metro Mobility buses which are available upon request. For those wishing to travel further away from Mount Carmel, there are two international airports located within an hour's drive; Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Overall, the citizens of Mount Carmel have access to a variety of transportation options that can meet their needs regardless if they are traveling within or outside of town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Carmel takes 26.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Carmel get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 18.2% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit