Norristown, PA is a borough located in Montgomery County and is accessible by many forms of public transportation. The SEPTA bus system provides service to the area with routes connecting Norristown with other nearby towns and cities. The Norristown Transportation Center is located along the main corridor of Main Street in Norristown, providing easy access to regional bus routes. Residents can also take advantage of the Norristown High Speed Line, which connects Norristown to Philadelphia via its electric multiple unit vehicles. For those who need a more direct connection from one point to another, taxis are available within the city limits as well. For commuters looking for options outside of public transportation, Norristown is conveniently situated near several major highways including the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 76. With all these different transportation options, Norristown residents can easily get around the city and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norristown takes 25.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norristown get to work:
- 64.9% drive their own car alone
- 16.2% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 11.3% take mass transit