The Newport, TN Metro Area offers a wide range of public transportation options. These include bus services operated by the Cocke County Transit Authority and the Morristown Mass Transit System, as well as several taxi companies providing local service. For those who prefer to ride on two wheels, there are several bike paths in the area, including the Newport Riverside Trail, which runs along the French Broad River for more than four miles of scenic beauty. There is also a free shuttle service that operates between downtown Newport and the Cocke County Airport. All these options make it easy to get around in Newport without having to rely on a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newport Metro Area takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newport Metro Area get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit