The Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area in Maine offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The Greater Portland Transit District (GPTD) provides bus service and operates several routes throughout the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. Additionally, Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach also serves the area, providing connections to other locations in the state as well as Canada. Other services include taxi and ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. For those traveling longer distances, they can access Portland International Jetport which is located just north of Lewiston in Portland. With so many options available, there are plenty of ways for residents in the area to get around without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area takes 24.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 11.2% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit