Essex, MD is a small town located in Baltimore County. There are plenty of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation services include bus routes operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Buses travel to destinations throughout Baltimore County and the surrounding areas, including downtown Baltimore. Other public transportation options include the Light Rail Link, which connects Essex to downtown Baltimore and points south; and MARC Train service which also provides access to communities beyond Baltimore County. In addition to these public transportation options, there are a number of taxi services that can transport people around Essex and to their desired destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Essex takes 29.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Essex get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 6.9% take mass transit