Riva, Maryland is a small community located in Anne Arundel County on the South River. Due to its close proximity to Annapolis and Baltimore, the town offers convenient transport options for those living in the area. Residents of Riva can access public transport from the nearby Light Rail station which provides service to both Baltimore and Washington DC. For travelers looking for more local connections, there is a bus line that runs through Riva connecting it with Annapolis and several other communities in the area. For those who prefer to drive themselves, plenty of highways are available providing easy access to surrounding cities such as Baltimore and Washington DC. With this wide range of transportation opportunities, residents of Riva have the benefit of being able to travel easily throughout their region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Riva takes 34.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Riva get to work:
- 76.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 6.2% work from home
- 4.9% take mass transit