Vinalhaven, ME is a small town located in Knox County, Maine with a population of 1,165 people. It is an island that can be accessed by ferry from neighboring mainland towns. While the island itself has very limited public transportation within it, there are several commuting options for those who need to travel further away.
The Maine State Ferry Service provides regular routes to and from Vinalhaven Island throughout the summer months and has two ferry stops available for travelers: one in Rockland and the other in Lincolnville Beach. These ferries travel multiple times each day during peak season, making it easy for visitors to come and go as they please. Additionally, there are taxi services available on the island that offer rides to nearby towns as well as airports. For those looking to explore farther away locations, private charter boat services can be hired to take them wherever they need to go. Lastly, there are car rentals available on Vinalhaven Island so that travelers have their own personal mode of transport while exploring the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Vinalhaven takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Vinalhaven get to work:
- 72.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 7.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit