Charleston, WV is the capital city and largest city in West Virginia. It has a myriad of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. Public bus service is offered by Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT), which operates several routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding area. The KRT also provides paratransit services for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility.
In addition to buses, Charleston is served by a network of bike lanes and paths that offer cycling as an alternative mode of transportation. There are also car-sharing services provided by Zipcar, as well as taxi services such as Uber and Lyft. For those looking to have the freedom to explore further outside city limits, nearby airports provide access to both domestic and international destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Charleston takes 16.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Charleston get to work:
- 75.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 4.3% take mass transit