The town of Glen Echo, MD is a small community located just outside of the nation’s capital. Despite its small size, the town offers several transportation options for its residents and visitors. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) provides public transportation in the form of Metro buses and rail lines. These are convenient for traveling to nearby cities such as Bethesda, Rockville, and Washington DC. For those who prefer to drive, there are plenty of roads that connect Glen Echo with the surrounding area. Additionally, Zipcars can be found throughout the town for those looking for an economical way to get around. All these options make it easy for Glen Echo residents to get where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Glen Echo takes 29.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Glen Echo get to work:
- 56.6% drive their own car alone
- 13.3% carpool with others
- 13.9% work from home
- 8.1% take mass transit