Bethel, PA is a small town located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is home to a few thousand people and has several small businesses in the area. One of the most convenient transportation options available to all Bethel residents is the Routes 11 and 13 bus routes, which are operated by Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA). These buses offer service to Reading, Leesport, Kutztown, Oley, and other nearby towns. Taxis are also available for hire in Bethel from local companies. For those who prefer to drive themselves around town, there are several major highways that provide access to Philadelphia and other cities in the region. In addition, there is an Amtrak station in Reading with lines that go as far as Harrisburg and Washington D.C. Finally, many bicycle lanes have been added along roads throughout the area and are growing increasingly popular for those looking for a quick way to get around town without having to deal with traffic congestion or parking fees. All of these transportation options make it possible for Bethel residents to easily commute within the area or travel further distances when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bethel takes 24.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bethel get to work:
- 63.3% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 25.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit