Damascus, MD is a small town located in Montgomery County, Maryland. As such, public transportation options are limited but still available to residents and visitors alike. The local bus system is operated by Ride On and provides access to the nearby cities of Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Germantown, as well as to Washington DC. Additionally, Metrobus is available for those who need to travel further distances. For those who prefer rail service, the MARC Train is accessible from both the Shady Grove and Kensington stations. All of these services help commuters get to their destinations quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Damascus takes 38.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Damascus get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 4.2% take mass transit