Spruce Pine, NC is a small town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It is known for its picturesque views and rural lifestyle. Despite its size, Spruce Pine has a variety of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike.
The town is served by the Toe River Transit Authority, which provides public bus service in the area. The transit authority also operates a free door-to-door van service called Dial-a-Ride, which provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping centers, schools and more. For those looking to travel across state lines, Greyhound Bus Lines has a stop at the local grocery store in Spruce Pine.
For those traveling by car there are several highways that intersect in town such as NC 226A, US 19E and NC 80. There are also several rental car agencies nearby including Enterprise Rent A Car and Hertz Rent A Car which makes it easy to get around town or beyond. Additionally, the Asheville Regional Airport is just an hour away from Spruce Pine making air travel convenient too.
In summary, despite being a relatively small town with approximately 1,800 inhabitants, Spruce Pine offers plenty of transportation options for residents and visitors alike including bus service provided by Toe River Transit Authority; Greyhound bus lines; rental car services; major highways; and an international airport just an hour away.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Spruce Pine (zip 28777) takes 21.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Spruce Pine (zip 28777) get to work:
- 87.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit