The Albemarle, NC Metro Area has an extensive network of public transportation options available for its citizens. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates bus routes throughout the region as well as a light rail system that links downtown Charlotte with other parts of the city. In addition to this, the Red Line and Sprinter Bus services connect different parts of Albemarle County to the larger Charlotte region. Other public transportation options include GoRaleigh, GoTriangle, and Union County Public Transportation. These provide convenient access to various locations within the metropolitan area including tourist attractions, shopping centers, universities, hospitals and more. With such a comprehensive network of public transportation options at one’s disposal, it is easy to explore all that Albemarle has to offer without having to worry about driving oneself around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Albemarle Metro Area takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Albemarle Metro Area get to work:
- 83.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit