The town of Riverside, MD is a small but vibrant community located along the Patuxent River in Prince George’s County. The town offers numerous public transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train service stops in nearby Bowie and provides easy access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. There is also a local bus system, which provides transportation to the nearby towns of Bowie and Annapolis. For those who prefer to drive, I-97 is close by offering convenient access to major highways, cities, and attractions throughout Maryland and the surrounding region. In addition, there are several bike paths located both inside and outside of Riverside that offer safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists alike. With all these public transportation options available in Riverside, getting around has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Riverside takes 33.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Riverside get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit