Alton, ME is a small town located in the northern part of Maine. It is a rural area with approximately 1,000 residents. Despite it being a small town, Alton offers convenient transportation options to its residents and visitors. Public transportation in Alton, ME includes services offered by local bus agency Community Connector. This organization provides regular routes connecting Alton to nearby towns as well as larger cities like Bangor and Portland. The routes are designed to provide access to employment, educational opportunities, shopping centers, medical centers, recreational areas, and other important destinations for citizens of Alton. Additionally there are shuttle services available that provide transport from the vicinity of Alton up to Canada for travelers wishing to visit that country's attractions and sights. Taxis are also available within the city limits of Alton providing quick transport services at reasonable rates for those who need them.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alton takes 32.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alton get to work:
- 91.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.6% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit