Chester, MD is a small, rural town located in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland. Despite its size, Chester offers residents and visitors access to a variety of public transportation options. The Dorchester County Public Transportation System operates local bus services throughout Chester and neighboring towns, and numerous other cities in the area are accessible via intercity bus service from major providers such as Greyhound and Martz Trailways. Amtrak has train services that connect to larger cities like Baltimore, which provides easy access to air travel at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Additionally, many ride-sharing services operate in Chester for those who prefer a more personal form of travel. With these options, residents can easily get around the town or take longer trips further afield with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chester takes 34.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chester get to work:
- 72.6% drive their own car alone
- 13.3% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 5.2% take mass transit