La Plata, Maryland is located in the southern part of Charles County and is a great place to live with its convenience to a variety of transportation options. Public transportation options in La Plata include both bus and rail services. The Charles County Commuter Bus Route 32 runs from La Plata to La Plata Station during the morning and evening rush hours on weekdays. This route makes regular stops throughout the town, providing easy access to establishments within the town as well as commuter services for those commuting to and from Washington D.C. In addition, Amtrak Northeast Regional trains are available right in La Plata Station, allowing for easy connections to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and other locations along the Northeast corridor. All of these public transit options make getting around town or commuting into larger cities convenient and accessible for everyone living in or visiting La Plata.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Plata takes 32.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Plata get to work:
- 80.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 6.6% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit