The Sanford, NC Metro Area offers a wide variety of transportation options. Public transit is available through the Central Carolina Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA), offering both bus and paratransit services. The bus service reaches destinations around Sanford and Lee county, including the towns of Broadway, Cameron, Carthage, Jonesboro, Lillington and Pinehurst. The paratransit service provides door-to-door service within a three-quarter mile radius from any fixed route stop for disabled or elderly citizens who qualify. In addition to public transit, a number of taxi companies are available to provide rides in and around town. For longer distances between cities and towns within the Sanford metro area, there are several options for intercity transportation including Amtrak rail lines and Greyhound bus services. Finally, those who prefer to drive can access highways such as US 1 and US 64 for easy access to nearby areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sanford Metro Area takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sanford Metro Area get to work:
- 84.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit