Oakland, ME (zip code 04963) is a small town located in Kennebec County. With a population of just under 6,000 people, Oakland offers a cozy atmosphere and easy access to nearby cities. When it comes to public transportation options in the area, there are two primary solutions: the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) and The Greater Waterville Area Transit System (GWATS).
KVCAP provides door-to-door service for those with disabilities and handicaps as well as seniors who can no longer drive themselves. Riders must make appointment requests 24 hours prior to their desired pickup time. GWATS offers fixed-route bus service throughout greater Waterville area — including Oakland — Monday through Saturday. Each route operates between 6 AM and 7 PM daily, offering convenient travel within the city limits or into neighboring towns such as Waterville, Winslow, Vassalboro and more.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oakland (zip 04963) takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oakland (zip 04963) get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 11.4% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit