Wise County, Virginia is known for its rural and mountainous landscape. Due to this, public transportation options are limited compared to more heavily populated areas. Those who do rely on public transportation have access to several options. The Appalachian Trail Community Transportation (ATC) provides bus services to various locations in the county. ATC also offers a Dial-A-Ride program for those who live outside the designated route stops. Additionally, there is a vanpool service provided by ATC that allows people to travel from certain towns in Wise County to places of employment in Norton or Big Stone Gap. For individuals looking for alternative forms of transportation, Intermountain Express offers taxi services throughout Wise County and local areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wise County takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wise County get to work:
- 84.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit