Clairton, PA is a small city located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Although it's not heavily populated, the city still offers plenty of transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation in Clairton includes the WestBus system which operates four bus routes throughout the city. The service provides commuters with access to the larger cities of Pittsburgh and Washington. Additionally, there are several taxi companies located in Clairton that offer transportation services around town and to nearby cities. For those with cars, there are several major highways that pass through or near Clairton such as Interstate 70, Route 51 and State Route 837. These provide easy access to other areas of Allegheny County as well as nearby states. All of these options make it easy for individuals living in or visiting Clairton to get around without having to depend on having their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clairton takes 32.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clairton get to work:
- 69.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 12.6% take mass transit