Forest Heights is a small town located in Prince George's County, Maryland. While it is not highly populated, it does offer residents a range of transportation options. Public transportation is available in Forest Heights through the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), which provides bus and metro service within the area. Additionally, commuters can benefit from the nearby MARC train station located in Bowie, which provides access to Baltimore and Washington DC. Other transportation options include Amtrak and Metrobus, both of which are found at Union Station in DC. There are also several major highways located near Forest Heights that provide easy access to other parts of Maryland and beyond. All these transportation options make it convenient for residents to get around town or venture out of state for work or leisure activities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Forest Heights takes 34.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Forest Heights get to work:
- 68.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 13.8% take mass transit