Wales, Maine, is a small town of 1,839 people located in Androscoggin County. Despite its small size, Wales has an impressive selection of public transportation options available to its citizens and visitors. The Lewiston-Auburn Transit Authority (LATA) provides bus service connecting the towns of Lewiston and Auburn to the surrounding area including Wales. Additionally, the Greater Portland Metro transport system runs a commuter service from Westbrook to Auburn with one stop in Wales. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the main highways in the area are Route 202 and Route 4 which provide access to other parts of Maine as well as greater Portland. With these various public transport options available, residents have plenty of options for getting around Wales or traveling beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wales takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wales get to work:
- 82.1% drive their own car alone
- 16.0% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit