Wetzel County, located in West Virginia, is a rural area that does not have a large population. As such, public transportation options are limited. The county does have some local bus service provided by the Wetzel County Public Transit Authority. This includes routes throughout the county for residents and visitors to access essential destinations such as doctors' offices, grocery stores, banks and other businesses. Additionally, there are several taxi services available in the county offering rides to nearby areas. For those who may need additional assistance with travel, the county also offers paratransit services for people with disabilities or special needs. For individuals needing to travel farther distances, Amtrak provides rail service through the nearby town of Clarksburg and Greyhound provides bus service from Morgantown.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wetzel County takes 26.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wetzel County get to work:
- 86.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit