Gaston County, North Carolina is located just west of Charlotte and provides residents easy access to public transportation. The Gaston County Transit System offers a number of different options for those looking to get around the county. For individuals who prefer to drive, there are several major roads that can take them throughout the area. These include Interstates 85 and 77, US Highways 29 and 321, NC Highway 16, and I-485. In addition, Gaston County has an extensive network of highways and state roads that provide access to all parts of the county.
For those looking for public transportation in Gaston County, they have several options available to them. The LYNX Blue Line light rail can take riders from Pineville to I-485 in Huntersville with stops at various locations along the way. In addition, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers bus service throughout the county with routes connecting Gaston County with Mecklenburg County and downtown Charlotte. CATS also operates a park-and-ride service for commuters travelling from one end of the county to another or into Charlotte. Finally, taxi service is available in many parts of the county as a convenient alternative to driving or taking public transit.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gaston County takes 25.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gaston County get to work:
- 85.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit