Houlton, ME is an area in the north of Maine with a population of approximately 6,300 people. Although Houlton is not a large city, it has a variety of transportation options available. The town has its own public transit service, the RoadRunner Shuttle, that provides safe and reliable transportation across the region. The RoadRunner services include fixed route buses and demand response shuttles for residents to access local shopping centers, schools, hospitals and other popular destinations. Those who prefer to use their own vehicles will find access to several well-maintained roads and highways nearby. Additionally, Houlton Regional Airport offers several flights daily to nearby major cities like Boston or Portland. For those looking to go further away from home, there are also car rental companies located in town as well as bus lines that regularly take passengers to Bangor and beyond. These transportation options make it easy for residents of Houlton to get around town or travel out of state for business or leisure activities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Houlton takes 17.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Houlton get to work:
- 76.1% drive their own car alone
- 13.1% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit