Franklin County, VT is located in the northern part of Vermont in the Northern Vermont region. As a county, it is relatively small with its total population estimated to be around 47,000. Despite its small size, the county offers many different transportation options for those living in or visiting the area. The most popular form of public transport is bus service from Franklin Regional Transit Service (FRTS). This service provides regular routes within the county and connections from those routes to other cities in Vermont and neighboring states. There are also several taxi services operating throughout the area that provide transportation services. Additionally, many people who live in Franklin County own cars since there are several major roads running through the area such as US Route 7 and Interstate 89 which make it easy to travel between cities and towns. All of these options provide residents and visitors with reliable access to transportation throughout Franklin County making it an ideal place to call home.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin County takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit