Burke County, North Carolina offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation resources are available from the Burke Transit Authority, providing service across the county and to nearby towns. The transit authority operates three bus routes, Monday through Friday, with morning and evening weekday services and Saturday service on all routes. Riders can also take advantage of paratransit programs that coordinate door-to-door transportation for those with limited mobility or special needs. For those who wish to travel further afield, Burke County is served by several regional bus lines which reach cities in neighboring counties. Car rental companies are also available in the area if travelers would like to rent a car for their journey. In addition to these public transportation resources, Burke County is serviced by two major airports - Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and Hickory Regional Airport - making it easy to connect with destinations around the world.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Burke County takes 21.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Burke County get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit