Columbia borough is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,379 as of 2019. Despite its small size, the borough offers various public transportation options for its residents and visitors. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides bus service to the borough which connects it to other towns in Lancaster County and beyond. The Columbia Area Transit System (CATS) also operates in Columbia borough, providing both local and regional services. There are also numerous taxi companies that offer regular services within the borough and transport people from Columbia to other destinations in Lancaster County. For those who wish to explore further afield, Amtrak trains serve Columbia Station, which is located less than five miles away from the center of the Borough. All these transportation options make it easy for people living in or visiting Columbia Borough to get around quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Columbia takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Columbia get to work:
- 77.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 4.3% take mass transit