Howard, MD County offers a variety of public transportation options to its residents. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) provides bus service in the area, with routes connecting to Baltimore, Columbia, Annapolis, and other nearby cities. Commuters can also use MTA’s Light Rail service for trips to and from BWI Airport or downtown Baltimore, where they can transfer to Amtrak or MARC Train services. In addition, Howard County operates a system of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) buses that provide local connections within the county for commuters who prefer not to drive their own vehicles. This TDM system also offers Express Routes connecting some parts of Howard County directly to workplaces and universities outside of the county. Finally, taxi companies are available throughout the county for those who require door-to-door transportation services. All these options give Howard County residents a wide range of choices when it comes to getting around their community and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Howard County takes 30.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Howard County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 3.8% take mass transit