Washington, ME County is located in the easternmost part of Maine and is well connected with public transportation. The Washington County Community Connector is the primary provider of local public transportation for the county, providing services to areas such as Lubec, Eastport, Machias and Cherryfield. The connector operates a fleet of buses and provides various scheduled routes to take passengers to their destinations. It also provides special services for seniors or those with disabilities. Additionally, Washington County Transit operates a dial-a-ride system that provides door-to-door service for individuals who cannot access the fixed route buses due to physical limitations or rural locations. Furthermore, taxis are available in most towns throughout the county so visitors can easily explore all that Washington has to offer. All in all, Washington County offers an extensive range of transportation options for both locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington County takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington County get to work:
- 73.6% drive their own car alone
- 13.3% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit