Glenarden, MD is a small town located in Prince George's County. Despite its size, the town has a variety of public transportation options available to its residents. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) provides both bus and rail service to Glenarden. The MTA bus routes provide access to Washington, DC as well as other cities in Prince George’s County such as Bowie, Greenbelt, and Laurel. In addition, the MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) train services several stops in Glenarden along its Penn Line which connects commuters to Baltimore and Washington. Local taxi services are also available for those who wish to travel within the area. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles there are multiple highways and roads that lead into and out of Glenarden as well as ample parking options throughout the city. With all these transportation options available, getting around Glenarden is easy and convenient for all residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Glenarden takes 33.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Glenarden get to work:
- 65.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 19.4% take mass transit