Lancaster County, Pennsylvania offers a wide range of public transportation options. The Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) provides bus service in the city and its surrounding areas. The RRTA operates on weekdays with commuter routes running to Harrisburg, Gettysburg, and York. In addition, there is a demand-response transit system for seniors or disabled passengers that may require special assistance. Lancaster also has Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines services which connect the county to different parts of the state as well as other cities across the country. Commuters can also take advantage of shared van rides in order to cut down on travel costs. Lastly, for those who prefer to bike or walk around town, there is an extensive network of well-maintained bike paths throughout the county including one connecting downtown Lancaster to Manheim Township Park. With all these options available, Lancaster County residents have multiple ways to get around easily and conveniently without having to own a car or take on added expenses.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lancaster County takes 23.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lancaster County get to work:
- 78.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit