Frederick County, Maryland is a great place to live and work due to its many transportation options. Public transportation in Frederick is provided by the Frederick Transit System, which consists of fixed bus routes throughout the county, as well as on-demand paratransit service for those with disabilities. For commuting outside of the county, Frederick is served by MTA buses that have direct connections to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and other major cities. Furthermore, MARC Train service is available from nearby Monocacy station to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and more cities further away. Greyhound also offers bus service from its terminal in downtown Frederick to several locations throughout the United States. For those looking for alternative modes of transportation, bicycles are welcome on all buses by simply folding them up and putting them out of the way while riding; as well as bike lanes throughout downtown Frederick and most other areas of the county being present for safe cycling options. With all these transportation options available in Frederick County, it's no wonder so many people choose to make it their home!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Frederick County takes 35.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Frederick County get to work:
- 78.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit