Downingtown, PA is a small borough located in Chester county. Despite it being a relatively small area, there are reliable public transportation options available to residents and visitors alike. SEPTA offers several bus routes that go through Downingtown such as the 121, 123, 202 and 204 buses which provide connections to nearby towns such as Exton, West Chester, Coatesville and other municipalities. There is also a train station with direct lines to locations in Philadelphia including Market East Station and 30th Street Station. Other forms of transportation includes rideshare services like Uber and Lyft for those who prefer to get around quickly within the borough or to head to nearby cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Downingtown takes 22.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Downingtown get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit