Kennebec County, Maine offers a wide range of public transportation options for its residents and visitors. The county has an extensive network of bus routes and services operated by the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP). KVCAP’s bus service runs all throughout the county with a focus on connecting rural communities and providing access to employment and educational opportunities. The buses run all throughout the day with some routes running into the evening hours. In addition to KVCAP’s services, there are also several private companies that offer taxi services in the area as well as rental cars, shuttles, and limousine services. With these options, it is easy to get around Kennebec County without having to rely on a personal car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kennebec County takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kennebec County get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit