Hurricane, WV is a small city located in Putnam County and is part of the Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area. While the city itself has a population of just over 6,000 residents, it provides convenient access to many other nearby cities for those looking to travel.
Public transportation options in Hurricane include Mountain Transit Authority (MTA), which operates several bus routes throughout the city and surrounding areas; Putnam Public Transit System (PPT), which also offers local transportation services; and MyRide WV, which provides rides from approved locations within Hurricane to designated destinations in the area. Additionally, both Amtrak and Greyhound offer bus services that depart from nearby Huntington, WV. There are also several taxi companies available for those who would prefer more direct travel. All these options make getting around Hurricane easy and convenient for locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hurricane takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hurricane get to work:
- 83.5% drive their own car alone
- 5.0% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit