The Trenton, NJ Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options to suit commuter’s needs. The New Jersey Transit (NJT) operates several bus and light rail lines that serve the Trenton area. The NJT riverLINE light rail connects Trenton with Camden and other cities along the Delaware River. Additionally, there is Amtrak which serves the region from Philadelphia with connections to Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the rest of the Northeast Corridor. Commuters can also use SEPTA's Regional Rail system to get into Philadelphia quickly if they live in nearby towns such as Bordentown or Ewing Township. Finally, for those who prefer more direct routes, there are a variety of taxi companies as well as Uber and Lyft services available throughout the metro area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Trenton-Princeton Metro Area takes 28.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Trenton-Princeton Metro Area get to work:
- 71.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 7.9% take mass transit