Terra Alta, West Virginia is a small town located in Preston County. Due to its size and population, it does not have many public transportation options available for its residents. There are no bus services or major train stations in the area, but there are a few taxi services which offer rides to individuals throughout the town. Additionally, Terra Alta is situated in close proximity to many of the major cities around it such as Morgantown and Pittsburgh. This allows individuals who wish to travel outside of the town to make use of public transportation options that are available in these major cities. Furthermore, some of the nearby towns offer ride-sharing programs which can be used by those living in Terra Alta. All these various transportation options provide the residents with access to different areas while allowing them to maintain their independence when travelling around the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Terra Alta takes 24.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Terra Alta get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit