The Elkins, WV Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options for its community and visitors. For those looking to explore the area, the Randolph Transit Authority provides bus service within the city limits as well as regular trips to surrounding towns such as Beverly and Mill Creek. The West Virginia Mountain Transit Authority also serves the city with its shuttle services that make stops throughout downtown Elkins. Additionally, Preston County Public Transportation provides handicapped-accessible van service with routes throughout the county. Those looking to travel outside of the metro area can take advantage of Amtrak’s Cardinal Line which offers a stop at Elkins station for riders heading south to Charleston or north to Pittsburgh.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elkins Metro Area takes 21.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elkins Metro Area get to work:
- 79.5% drive their own car alone
- 12.6% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit