Caroline County, Virginia is a rural area with a population of around 28,000 people. The county provides several transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The primary form of public transportation is the Caroline Transit bus system which provides fixed-route bus services throughout the county and into the cities of Richmond and Fredericksburg. In addition to fixed-route bus service, Caroline Transit operates an on-demand paratransit service called CARES (Caroline Accessible Rapid Transportation Services). This service provides door-to-door transportation for those with disabilities or those who cannot access the fixed route buses.
In addition to public transit, convenient rideshare services are available throughout Caroline County. Companies such as Uber and Lyft provide easy solutions for getting around in the county. Also, for those who prefer to get around on two wheels, there are several bike rental companies based in the county offering bicycle rental services. Finally, for those traveling outside of the county by car, there are ample parking lots located throughout the towns and villages in Caroline County where you can leave your vehicle while exploring all that this rural part of Virginia has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Caroline County takes 35.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Caroline County get to work:
- 79.5% drive their own car alone
- 11.8% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit