Taneytown, MD is a small town located in Carroll County with an estimated population of 6,438. Despite its size, there are still plenty of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation options in Taneytown include the Carroll Area Transit System (CATS) which provides fixed-route bus services within the Town and regionally throughout Carroll County as well as ride-share options such as Uber and Lyft. For those who prefer to drive to their destination, US 15 provides access to major sites and attractions in the area while Interstate 70 is located nearby for easy east-west travel. The nearest Amtrak station is in nearby Hanover, PA approximately 15 miles away from Taneytown.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Taneytown (zip 21787) takes 35.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Taneytown (zip 21787) get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit