Burlington, the largest city in Vermont, is a bustling metropolis offering its residents and visitors excellent public transportation options. The city has two main transit systems that provide local and regional service: the Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Green Mountain Transit (GMT). CCTA’s fleet of buses run throughout Burlington and connect to many towns in Chittenden County, making it easy for commuters to get around the area. Meanwhile, GMT’s buses ferry passengers between Burlington and other towns in Vermont such as Montpelier, Morrisville, St. Albans and more. Both systems offer conveniently scheduled trips throughout the day to ensure everyone can get where they need to go on time. Additionally, Amtrak provides train service from Burlington to other cities along the Northeast Corridor including Boston, New York City and Montreal. With all these transportation options available in Burlington, getting around has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Burlington takes 18.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Burlington get to work:
- 52.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 5.5% take mass transit