Monongah, WV is a small town located in Marion County and has a population of around 800 people. Despite its small size, Monongah offers various transportation options for its inhabitants. The town is served by two major bus lines, Berkeley Transit and Monongah Regional Transportation Authority (MRTA). Berkeley Transit runs local routes within the city limits as well as intercity routes between Morgantown and Monongah, while MRTA operates express shuttles to Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Morgantown. For those looking to travel outside of the city limits, there are several shuttle bus services that can take passengers to nearby towns such as Weston and Bridgeport. Additionally, many residents rely on their personal vehicles or carpools for daily transportation needs. Although limited in scope when compared to larger cities, the various transportation options available in Monongah offer its citizens reliable access to neighboring communities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monongah takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monongah get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 14.6% carpool with others
- 0.7% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit