Wood County, West Virginia is a rural area located in the northern panhandle of the state. Despite its rural setting, there are ample transportation options available in this county. The main option for public transportation is the Wood County Public Transportation Authority which provides bus service throughout the county. Additionally, several taxi and ride-sharing companies operate in Wood County such as Uber and Lyft. There are also multiple airports nearby including North Central West Virginia Airport and Morgantown Municipal Airport in neighboring Monongalia County. This makes it easy to get around if you need to travel out of state or even internationally. All these options make it convenient for people living in Wood County to get around easily and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wood County takes 20.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wood County get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.5% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit