Parsons, WV is a small town in Tucker County, with a population of just over 800 people. Despite its small size, it is well connected to the larger cities in the state. There are several transportation options available for those who need to travel to and from Parsons. The closest airport is Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport, located about 35 miles away. It offers flights to Pittsburgh and Washington DC. For longer trips, Greyhound Lines provides bus service from Morgantown and Pittsburgh directly to Parsons. For those preferring to drive, Interstate 79 runs through the county and provides direct access to the surrounding states of West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Local public transportation consists of a demand response system which services all areas within Tucker County; however it only operates Monday–Friday from 7am–7pm with limited hours on Saturday and Sunday.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Parsons (zip 26287) takes 29.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Parsons (zip 26287) get to work:
- 77.3% drive their own car alone
- 17.2% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit