The Point Pleasant, WV Metro Area offers a variety of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. Public transportation includes the Mason County Transit system, which serves the areas of Mason, Gallia, Meigs, Jackson and Vinton counties. The transit system provides daily bus routes throughout the region with stops in both rural and urban areas. There are also several car rental companies located in the area for those who would prefer to explore on their own. Taxis can be found downtown and within the local suburbs as well as ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft. For those wishing to travel outside of the metro area, there is an Amtrak station located in Parkersburg, West Virginia that serves Charleston, Cincinnati and Washington D.C., among other destinations. All transportation options provide convenient access to all of Point Pleasant's many attractions and amenities for visitors to enjoy.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Point Pleasant Metro Area takes 30.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Point Pleasant Metro Area get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit