Edgecombe County, NC is located in the east-central part of North Carolina and is mainly a rural area. The county offers a range of public transportation options to its residents. Edgecombe County provides access to two bus routes operated by Tar River Transit. The two routes service the towns of Tarboro, Pinetops, Sharpsburg, and Rocky Mount with stops along major highways and some local roads. Additionally, the county operates paratransit services for elderly and disabled riders who cannot access regular bus services due to physical or mental disabilities. These services are provided at discounted rates for eligible riders. Finally, long-distance travelers can take advantage of convenient Amtrak trains which run from nearby Wilson station on weekdays and Saturdays. All these transportation options help to make traveling within Edgecombe County more accessible and convenient for locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Edgecombe County takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Edgecombe County get to work:
- 82.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit