Lanham, MD is located in the Prince George's County in Maryland and offers various transportation options for its residents. The town is served by several bus routes from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), which include the 22, 25, and C2 routes. In addition, the Maryland Mass Transit Administration (MTA) also provides access to the region via multiple MARC train lines that serve stops in nearby New Carrollton, College Park and Union Station in Washington D.C. The MTA also operates a commuter bus route through Lanham known as the 913 Express Bus Line which makes daily trips to downtown Baltimore. For those who prefer to drive themselves around town, Lanham is accessible from major highways such as Interstates 95 and 495 as well as Maryland Route 201. In addition, there are multiple taxi companies to choose from for those wanting to get around quickly or needing transport from local airports such as Baltimore-Washington International Airport or Reagan National Airport. With multiple options available, Lanham residents have plenty of choices when it comes to getting around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lanham takes 33.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lanham get to work:
- 77.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 8.3% take mass transit