Middlebury, VT is a small town located in the beautiful Champlain Valley region of Vermont. It is home to a range of businesses, services, and attractions and is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to many ski resorts and other outdoor recreation areas. When it comes to transportation options, Middlebury offers both public transportation and private services for its residents.
Public transportation in Middlebury includes the Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR), which provides both bus and shuttle service throughout the region. The ACTR routes cover most of the towns in Addison County as well as some of the surrounding communities. The ACTR also provides limited travel to larger cities such as Burlington or Montpelier. Additionally, there are several community-based mini bus services that can be used to access local destinations such as medical centers, senior centers and grocery stores.
For those who prefer private transportation options, there are several taxi companies that serve the area. Taxis can be hailed on the street or booked via a smartphone app for door-to-door service around town or longer trips outside of Middlebury. There are also various ride-sharing services available in Middlebury for those who need an alternative form of transport or would rather carpool with others for cost savings.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Middlebury takes 13.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Middlebury get to work:
- 54.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 9.2% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit