Jefferson, MD is a small town in Frederick County located between the Catoctin Mountains and the Monocacy River. Despite its size, there are several transportation options available for residents and visitors of Jefferson. For people looking to commute into nearby cities, there is a public bus system that runs through downtown Jefferson and provides service to cities such as Frederick and Baltimore. Additionally, commuters can utilize the Marc Train which goes from Union Station in Washington DC to Point of Rocks in Maryland with multiple stops along the way. For those looking to travel within Jefferson itself, a number of ride share services are available including Uber and Lyft. The town also has several taxi companies providing service throughout Jefferson and the surrounding areas. Finally, many locals rely on their own means of transportation such as cars, bikes or walking to get around town. With all these options available, it’s easy for anyone living or visiting Jefferson to find convenient ways of transportation both within town and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jefferson takes 35.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jefferson get to work:
- 78.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 6.8% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit