Cherokee, NC County is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and offers a variety of transportation options. The county offers public transit through their own bus system, which provides service between local towns and stops at major shopping centers and other points of interest. They also offer Dial-A-Ride, which is a door-to-door service for people who are unable to use the regular bus due to disabilities or age. Additionally, there is an accessible van that can be used by eligible customers with special needs or illnesses. For those needing longer distance transportation, Amtrak services many cities within the state and there are several regional airports nearby. Taxicabs are also available for shorter trips within Cherokee County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cherokee County takes 24.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cherokee County get to work:
- 81.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit