Kettering, MD is a small town located in Prince George's County with a population of about 4,500. Despite its small size, Kettering has several public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) runs both bus and rail services which provide easy connections to the nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the city also has a MetroAccess service offering door-to-door rides for people with disabilities or special needs. The town also operates the Kettering Connector shuttle bus service which provides local transportation between different points in the city as well as connections to larger hubs like Union Station in Washington D.C. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of parking lots available around town including in front of several businesses and near popular attractions such as the National Harbor and MGM Casino. With so many transportation options available, getting around Kettering is quick and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kettering takes 38.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kettering get to work:
- 72.5% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 15.0% take mass transit