Chestertown, MD offers various transportation options for its citizens. The town is served by the Shore Transit bus system, which provides public transportation to and from major destinations in Kent County and beyond. In addition, Chestertown is serviced by CHEAPO Transportation services, a door-to-door bus service that connects riders to their desired locations throughout the county. The local taxi company, K&K Taxi, also provides transportation to the surrounding area and beyond. For those who prefer to bike or walk for their travels around town, Chestertown has numerous sidewalks and trails that are safe and easily accessible. Lastly, Maryland's commuter rail system, MARC Train Service, operates on weekends offering service from Chestertown to Baltimore and Washington D.C. With these multiple transport options available in Chestertown residents have the ability to travel conveniently throughout the area without having to rely on their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chestertown takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chestertown get to work:
- 48.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 15.3% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit