Norton, WV is a small town with a population of just over 3,000 people. Despite its small size, there are many transportation options available in Norton. The most popular mode of transportation in the area is the car, as many people use their own personal vehicles to travel around the town and the surrounding region. There are also public buses operated by Big Stone Gap Public Transit which provide service throughout the town and some of the nearby communities. For those traveling further away from Norton, there is Greyhound bus service available from nearby Coeburn which can take riders to other locations in Virginia or beyond. Additionally, for air travel there is a small regional airport located in Wise County that offers daily flights to regional destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norton (zip 26285) takes 21.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norton (zip 26285) get to work:
- 92.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit