Falmouth, VA is a small town in Stafford County situated close to the Potomac River. As such, the number of public transportation options available in the area are limited. The closest major city with public transportation is Washington D.C., which is approximately an hour away by car. For those living in Falmouth, VA who wish to use public transportation they may take one of a few busses or vans that service the area. These include VRE Commuter Rail and OmniRide bus services that run between Fredericksburg, VA and Washington D.C. as well as local bus routes that travel within Stafford County and other surrounding areas. Additionally, commuters have access to ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft which are readily available in Falmouth, VA.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Falmouth takes 39.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Falmouth get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.0% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 9.0% take mass transit