Aurora, West Virginia is a small town located in the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia. With a population of only about 600 people, it is not surprising that public transportation options are limited. The only available public transportation option for residents of Aurora is the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority (EPTA). EPTA operates three bus routes servicing the Eastern Panhandle region as well as charter services for those with special needs and medical appointments. These buses provide service to Morgantown, Martinsburg, Shepherdstown and other nearby towns. For those looking to travel outside the Eastern Panhandle region, rental cars or rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are an option. Additionally, there is an Amtrak station located in nearby Harpers Ferry which provides passengers with access to other cities along the Northeast Corridor.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Aurora takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Aurora get to work:
- 88.4% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit