Southampton, VA County has a variety of transportation options available to its residents and visitors. The county is served by two bus systems: the Franklin Southampton Area Transit (FSAT) and the Virginia Regional Transit (VRT). Both provide regular routes throughout the county with FSAT offering free rides for seniors and persons with disabilities. Additionally, the county is served by several taxi companies that offer reliable transportation around the area. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are numerous public parking garages and lots available located in downtown Southampton and surrounding rural towns. Lastly, there are also various bike paths throughout Southampton County that cyclists can enjoy for leisure or commuting purposes. All of these options offer convenient access to all destinations within Southampton County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Southampton County takes 31.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Southampton County get to work:
- 85.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit