Montpelier, VT is a small city located in the New England region of the United States. It has a population of fewer than 8,000 people and is the capital of Vermont. Despite its small size, Montpelier offers several public transportation options to travel around the city. The Mount Washington Valley Transit Authority operates buses throughout Montpelier and provides free service downtown. These buses also service nearby towns such as Berlin, Middlesex, and Calais as well as some outlying rural communities. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that offer transportation services in and around town. Lastly, RideShare Vermont is an app-based ride-hailing service that connects passengers with drivers in Montpelier and across the state. All of these transportation options can help get you around Montpelier quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Montpelier takes 17.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Montpelier get to work:
- 65.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit