Transportation options in Dorset, VT are quite limited. The primary form of transportation within the town limits is on foot or by bicycle. There is a small bus service that is run by the local church and operates during certain days and times of the week to provide rides to seniors and those with limited mobility. Other than that, there are no other public transportation options available in Dorset. However, some local taxi services operate within Dorset for those needing a ride outside of the town limits or to nearby towns or cities. There is also an airport located just outside of Dorset which offers flights throughout New England and beyond. For those looking for a more scenic route, Amtrak provides rail service from nearby Rutland.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dorset takes 19.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dorset get to work:
- 66.5% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 22.4% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit