The State College, PA Metro Area offers a variety of transportation options to meet the needs of its residents and visitors. The area is served by a variety of bus services, including BusPlus operated by Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), which provides routes around the entire city and beyond, as well as to surrounding rural areas. Additionally, the area offers Amtrak rail service for longer distance travel between cities in Pennsylvania and other states. There is also a bike path that runs through downtown leading to University Park campus. Additionally, taxi services are available throughout the metro area. For those who prefer to drive their own car, there are plenty of parking lots and garages available in downtown State College. There are also several ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft operating in the metro area. All these transportation options make it convenient for people living in or visiting State College to get around quickly and safely.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in State College Metro Area takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in State College Metro Area get to work:
- 68.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 5.1% take mass transit