The Huntington Commute Guide: Steep streets and river crossings
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Huntington really takes.
Hannah, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Hannah is a born and raised West Virginian who briefly tested life across state lines before realizing the pull of the hills is undefeated. She has lived in both northern and south central West Virginia, moved more times than she can count during college, and knows Charleston well enough to give directions using landmarks instead of street names. She writes fiction, spins yarn into sweaters, drinks Charleston coffee like its a personality trait, and somehow keeps four pets fed. Editing West Virginia guides comes naturally when you know the people shine... even when the sun does not.
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How Do You Get Around Huntington?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
Roughly twelve blissful minutes, tops (unless you take I-64 and they're still doing construction...)
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
Third Avenue near Marshall's campus during student rush hour, anywhere on I-64 if you start seeing orange barrels
Ability to get around without a car
Technically possible if you enjoy long walks and limited grocery options, but it's not a super walkable city
Locals dream of driving around in a
Lifted F-250 with a Thundering Herd decal on the back
The reality is that most locals drive
Well-loved, pre-owned Toyotas and mid-2000s sedans that refuse to putter out
Quirky local driving habit
Treating yellow lights as gentle suggestions to accelerate before it turns red
The likelihood of finding parking
It's not too bad, except near Pullman Square on weekend nights or when local events are happening
#1 driving tip for newbies
Watch out for potholes like your suspension depends on it (...and you definitely don't want to be getting a flat)
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
Going to local coffee shops is more my speed when I'm in Huntington. I really like Cicada Books and Coffee, though Grindstone is also fun. Throughout the year, I like to make a visit to The Wild Ramp to get some local produce and other groceries, along with a cup of coffee while I browse the artisan goods.
— Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local Expert
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