The town of Bear, DE is located in New Castle County and offers its residents convenient transportation options. The local bus service, DART operates a variety of routes throughout the towns and cities in New Castle County. There are several bus stops located around Bear, making it easy for residents to get to their destination quickly. For those who prefer driving themselves, US Route 40 runs through the town and provides access to other major highways like I-95, I-295, and the Delaware Turnpike. Additionally, Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor line runs through Bear station giving passengers easy access into Wilmington as well as Philadelphia and beyond. Traveling around Bear or elsewhere is made possible with these multiple options available to locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bear takes 28.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bear get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 3.1% take mass transit