Chest Springs, PA is a small town with limited transportation options. The main method of public transportation available is the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) bus system. This bus system provides transportation to State College and Altoona as well as many other destinations in the local area. Additionally, there are a number of taxi services available in Chest Springs, such as Yellow Cab Company and Jimmy's Taxi Service. For those wishing to travel further afield, there are two airports within an hour's drive from Chest Springs: University Park Airport and Altoona-Blair County Airport. Both offer domestic flights for those looking to fly out of state or even overseas. For those wishing to use a train service, Amtrak offers service from Altoona Station which is just over 20 miles away from Chest Springs. With all these options, it’s easy for residents of Chest Springs to access whatever mode of transportation they need for their journey.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chest Springs takes 24.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chest Springs get to work:
- 55.9% drive their own car alone
- 30.5% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit