Orient, ME is a small town located in Knox County. Despite its small size, there are some options for public transportation in Orient. The Penobscot Valley Community Transportation (PVCT) bus service provides connections to Bangor and other nearby towns such as Belfast, Waldo, and Searsport. PVCT buses also operate local routes within Orient connecting the town center with surrounding areas. Additionally, regular taxi services are available in the area offering transportation to and from nearby towns and airports. For those who need to travel further away, there is an Amtrak station located approximately 20 miles away in Rockland providing access to cities across Maine and beyond. All of these transportation options make it possible for residents of Orient to easily move around the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Orient takes 17.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Orient get to work:
- 58.3% drive their own car alone
- 23.3% carpool with others
- 6.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit