Princeton, West Virginia is a small city located in the Appalachian region of the state. Despite its small size, Princeton has some public transportation options available to its residents. The most widely used option is the Mercer County Transit Authority, which provides bus services and a paratransit system for those with disabilities. The buses run throughout the area and provide access to surrounding cities such as Bluefield and Beckley. Additionally, Princeton has taxi services that are available for transportation within the city limits or beyond. There is also an airport located nearby in Bluefield that offers flights to other parts of West Virginia and beyond. With these various options, Princeton's residents have access to convenient transportation no matter where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Princeton takes 19.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Princeton get to work:
- 83.5% drive their own car alone
- 11.4% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit