Poolesville, MD is a small town located in the northern part of Montgomery County. Although it is a relatively small place, it offers plenty of transportation options for its citizens. The Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) provides public bus service throughout Poolesville and surrounding communities. Residents can easily get around by taking one of the several routes provided by MTA with stops all over town. In addition, people can take advantage of Ride On Extra services that offer additional evening hours and weekend service to destinations near Poolesville such as Gaithersburg and Germantown. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) also provides rail service to Poolesville from nearby stations in Rockville and Shady Grove. This allows for easy access to the greater Washington DC area for those needing to travel there for work or leisure. Furthermore, Metrobus provides express bus service from Poolesville to select locations throughout Montgomery County. With these options available, getting around Poolesville or even beyond is easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Poolesville takes 38.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Poolesville get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 4.4% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 8.3% take mass transit