Calais, ME is a small town situated in the East of Maine. Despite its size, Calais offers an array of transportation options to its residents and visitors. The city features public bus routes that provide access to many areas around the city and surrounding towns. There is also a direct shuttle to Bangor International Airport. Additionally, The Downeast Coastal Connector provides a daily service between Calais and Ellsworth with connections available to Bar Harbor and other points in eastern Maine. For those who prefer travelling by train, Amtrak’s Downeaster line runs from Portland to Boston with stops at both the Boston North Station as well as in Calais. Finally, for those looking for road travel solutions, Eastern Maine Bus services provides car rental services allowing customers to plan their own trips throughout the region. All these methods of transportation offer convenient options for people living or visiting Calais, ME.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Calais takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Calais get to work:
- 69.8% drive their own car alone
- 15.9% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit