Caribou, ME is a small city in the northern part of Maine. Despite its size, Caribou has plenty of public transportation options available. The city has its own bus system operated by the Community Connector, which provides regular service to the many areas throughout Caribou. For those who prefer to travel by rail, Amtrak's Downeaster Service provides easy access to nearby Bangor and Portland cities from Caribou's station. Additionally, a shuttle service is provided by Aroostook Regional Transportation for trips between Caribou and Presque Isle. Finally, for those looking for air travel, there is a small airport located nearby that offers both domestic and international flights to select destinations. In short, Caribou is well equipped with transportation options that make it easy to get around or travel from/to the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Caribou takes 17.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Caribou get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit