East Petersburg, PA is a small town located in Lancaster County, providing residents with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Despite its size, East Petersburg is well connected to the rest of the county and state through its public transportation options. The nearest Amtrak station is located in Lancaster city, just 15 minutes away by car. Additionally, the town has several bus routes that connect to nearby cities. Residents can use one of several taxi services or rent a bike from one of two local bike sharing programs to get around town quickly and easily. For longer trips, there are also several ride-sharing companies operating out of East Petersburg. All these transportation options make it easy for locals to get around East Petersburg and the surrounding area with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Petersburg takes 21.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Petersburg get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit