Wythe County, Virginia is a rural area located in the southwesternmost part of the state. It is home to approximately 30,000 people spread across the 540 square miles of land. Despite its rural location, transportation options in Wythe County are plentiful. Public transportation is offered by the New River Valley Regional Commission and consists of both fixed route bus services as well as demand response/dial-a-ride services for those who are unable to access traditional means of public transportation due to physical or other limitations. There are also a variety of taxi services available throughout the county including several that offer 24-hour service. In addition, there are multiple airports located within driving distance from Wythe County, making it possible to take advantage of air travel when needed. All these options make traveling around and out of Wythe County easy and convenient for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wythe County takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wythe County get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit