Mercer County, West Virginia is located in the southern part of the state and is home to a variety of transportation options. The county has numerous highways and interstates including Interstate 77, West Virginia Route 10, U.S. Route 19, and West Virginia Route 20. These roads provide easy access for commuters both within Mercer County, as well as those traveling to and from nearby areas such as Charleston, Beckley, and Lewisburg. Public transportation is also available in Mercer County through Mercer Area Rides (MAR), which is a public transit system operated by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). MAR provides service throughout the county with routes that connect Princeton, Bluefield, and other towns in the area. Additionally, MAR provides paratransit services for those who are unable to use the fixed route system due to physical or cognitive disability.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mercer County takes 21.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mercer County get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit