Newport, DE is a small town in Kent County with a population of just over 2,000 people. Despite its small size, Newport offers an array of public transportation options to residents and visitors alike. The Delaware Transit Corporation operates the DART Bus Service in Newport, which includes routes that run through nearby Dover and Middletown. Additionally for those who prefer biking or walking as a mode of transportation, the Delaware Greenways bike trail system runs through the town providing access to a number of parks and attractions. Lastly, Amtrak provides service from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station which makes travel to larger cities closer than ever before. All these transportation options make it easy for the residents of Newport to get around both locally and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newport takes 28.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newport get to work:
- 76.5% drive their own car alone
- 15.0% carpool with others
- 0.6% work from home
- 6.3% take mass transit