Oakland, ME is a small town located in the state of Maine. It has a population of just over 2,000 people and is situated in the picturesque Kennebec Valley region. As such, it can be difficult to get around without a car in Oakland. However, there are several public transportation options available for those who don't have access to a personal vehicle. The most popular option for residents and visitors alike is the KV Link bus service, which operates on established routes throughout the area and provides affordable fares and convenient scheduling. There are also two taxi companies that serve Oakland - A1 Taxi & Airport Service and Yellow Cab of Maine - both of which offer reliable services to residents and visitors. In addition to these services, Oakland is served by Amtrak's Downeaster train line, which runs from Boston all the way up to Brunswick. With these various public transportation options available, getting around Oakland has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oakland takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oakland get to work:
- 81.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit