The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD Metro Area is served by a number of public transportation options. The local bus system, known as the Valley Transit Authority (VTA), provides service to various locations throughout the area. Additionally, MARC commuter train service connects Martinsburg to Washington D.C. and Baltimore on weekdays and Saturdays. Amtrak also offers limited train service to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and other cities via its Capitol Limited line. For those wishing to travel further than what public transportation can offer, there are several airports located within a short drive including Hagerstown Regional Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Reagan National Airport. All of these transportation options make it easy for residents in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg area to get around without needing their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metro Area takes 30.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metro Area get to work:
- 81.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit