South Boston, VA is a small town located in Southern Virginia, with a population of 8,321 as of the 2019 census. Despite its size, South Boston has several transportation options available to travelers and locals alike. The major public transportation option available in South Boston is the Amtrak train station located downtown. This train station provides multiple daily routes to larger cities such as Washington D.C., Richmond, and Lynchburg. In addition to the Amtrak service, there are also regional bus services that are offered by both local and national providers which adds more convenience for those looking for an easy way to travel to and from South Boston. Public transit users can also take advantage of the local taxi services which offer reliable transportation around town and beyond. Lastly, if you're looking to explore South Boston on your own two feet or on a bike, there are plenty of bike lanes and sidewalks throughout the city as well making it possible for anyone to get around without a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Boston takes 16.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Boston get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit