The Beckley, WV Metro Area offers public transportation options that allow residents and visitors to get around the area quickly and conveniently. The local transit authority, the Beckley Transit Authority, provides buses that run throughout downtown Beckley and the surrounding areas. There are several routes to choose from that have stops at popular destinations like shopping centers, parks, and other attractions. Additionally, the area is served by Greyhound bus lines which offer regular trips between cities and towns in West Virginia as well as connections to other states. Taxicab services are also available for those who need a more personalized way to get around town. The Beckley Metro Area is also served by some smaller airports providing air travel opportunities within the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Beckley Metro Area takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Beckley Metro Area get to work:
- 82.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit