Patten, Maine is a small rural town located in Penobscot County. Despite its size, it does offer some transportation options for both residents and visitors. The most popular and convenient mode of transportation in the area is car travel. The town is conveniently located next to Route 11 which provides travelers with easy access to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the Katahdin Area Regional Transit (KART) provides public bus services which run from Patten to nearby Millinocket and other local towns. KART also offers demand response service for individuals with special needs, as well as express shuttle service connecting Patten with Bangor International Airport four times daily during the weekdays. For those seeking more adventurous transportation options, there are several operators offering snowmobile rentals in the area, giving visitors a unique way to explore the region's natural beauty.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Patten takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Patten get to work:
- 67.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.7% carpool with others
- 6.4% work from home
- 2.8% take mass transit