Charles City, VA County is a rural county located in the state of Virginia. It is home to a population of about 7,500 people. Because it is a rural area, public transportation within the county is limited. However, residents living in Charles City do have access to several forms of transportation. The Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) bus system provides service throughout the county and connects with other nearby counties and cities. There are also taxi services available for those who need to travel longer distances or need more convenience. In addition, Amtrak has a stop just outside of Charles City at Ettrick Station for convenient access to larger cities like Richmond and Washington D.C., allowing travelers from Charles City to take advantage of these services without having to drive long distances.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Charles City County takes 32.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Charles City County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit