Bolt, West Virginia is a small rural town located in the southern part of the state. Public transportation isn’t always readily available in rural areas, but Bolt does have some options for residents and visitors alike. The nearest airport is the Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) which is located about 30 miles away in Beckley, WV. There are also bus services available from there with Greyhound serving destinations throughout the state as well as regional destinations. Bolt is also serviced by the Coal Country Transit Authority which provides bus and shuttle service to nearby towns and cities including Charleston, WV. This service includes demand response services for those who need assistance with travel needs around town or to medical facilities outside of Bolt. Additionally, Bolt also has access to a number of taxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft that can provide transportation within the city limits as well as into neighboring communities. With all these options, residents of Bolt can easily get around town or travel beyond it when necessary.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bolt takes 24.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bolt get to work:
- 72.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 7.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit