Mount Vernon, ME is a small town in Kennebec County located near the coast. Despite its modest size, there are several ways to get around and explore the area. For those who enjoy exploring on foot, sidewalks and bike paths make it easy to get from place to place. For those looking for something faster, there are multiple taxi services available in the area. Public transportation is limited but a local bus service provides stops throughout Mount Vernon for travel between nearby towns including Gardiner and Augusta. This bus service also connects with Greater Portland Metro buses allowing passengers to access more distant destinations such as Portland and Rockland. Despite limited public transportation options, Mount Vernon is still an accessible destination offering a variety of transport options for residents and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Vernon takes 30.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Vernon get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit