Newry, ME is a small town in Oxford County with a population of around 1,400 people. Despite its size, there are still plenty of public transportation options available for those who need to get around. One main service operating in the area is the Oxford County Public Transit which provides bus services to and from the towns of Newry, Bethel, and Rumford. The buses offer both regular routes and special occasion transport such as for sporting events. There are also van services that offer door-to-door service for seniors and persons with disabilities. Taxis and shuttle services are also available in the area providing easy access to destinations within Newry and surrounding areas. For those who prefer to travel by train or plane, the nearest airport is located in Portland, while Bangor International Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport are both within driving distance. The town also has an Amtrak station nearby in Bethel offering rail service between Portland and points south including New York City. With all these options available, it is easy for residents of Newry to get around locally or even take a trip out of town!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newry takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newry get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit