Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is a town located in Cumberland County with a population of 8,981 and in the zip code 17050. There are numerous public transportation options available for those living or visiting the area. The Capital Area Transit (CAT) provides bus service to various areas in and around Mechanicsburg, including Harrisburg, Camp Hill, New Cumberland and Carlisle. CAT also operates routes that take passengers to the nearby cities of York and Lancaster. For a faster mode of transportation, Amtrak has a station in nearby Middletown with access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Chicago, and other cities throughout the country. Those looking for air transportation can take advantage of Harrisburg International Airport which is located approximately 16 miles from Mechanicsburg. For longer trips, there are several state-wide car rental services that provide cars at reasonable rates. With all these options available, traveling to or from Mechanicsburg is an easy task.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) takes 22.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) get to work:
- 86.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit