Baltimore, MD County is home to a variety of transportation options that can be used by both residents and visitors to the area. For public transportation, Baltimore has a wide range of bus routes, light rail systems, and metro subway lines that can be used to get around the area. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates more than 800 bus routes and rapid transit services, including Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink. Light RailLink connects 11 stations throughout the city while Metro SubwayLink connects 15 different stations across the county. For those looking for a more leisurely pace, there are also Water Taxi services in the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Canton areas of Baltimore. There are also bike share programs located in various parts of downtown Baltimore and other neighborhoods around the city providing easy access to bikes when needed. All these options make getting around Baltimore County easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Baltimore County takes 29.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Baltimore County get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 4.8% take mass transit