Talbot County, Maryland has several public transportation options available to its residents. Talbot Transit provides local bus routes throughout the county, in addition to a ride service that connects riders to destinations within the county and nearby areas. The Eastern Shore Regional Transportation Authority (ESRTA) also offers bus services that connect Talbot County with other counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore, as well as providing commuters with connections to major cities like Washington, DC. In addition, Routes 13 and 404 of the Maryland Transit Administration provide connection between Talbot County and other parts of the state. Other transit options include the Chesapeake Bay Ferry System for crossing the Chesapeake Bay between Annapolis and Kent Island; there are also several taxi companies that offer rides around the county. With these many options available, it is easy for people living in Talbot County to get around their community or travel beyond it.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Talbot County takes 26.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Talbot County get to work:
- 78.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit