Amherst, ME is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine. While the population of Amherst is relatively low, the town has plenty of public transportation options for its residents and visitors. The most popular form of public transportation in Amherst is the Community Connector Transit System which provides both fixed-route bus service and demand response services across town. The demand response system allows for people to call ahead to schedule a ride on specific days or times. There are also several taxi companies that serve the Amherst area providing reliable transport for those needing it. For longer trips outside of Amherst, there is an Amtrak Train Station and two Greyhound Bus Stations located nearby making it easy to travel to other towns and cities around Maine. With these various public transportation options available, getting around Amherst and beyond is easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Amherst takes 23.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Amherst get to work:
- 71.0% drive their own car alone
- 18.5% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit