Houston, PA is a small borough in Pennsylvania, located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. Despite its size, it is well-connected to surrounding areas via public transportation. The Bee Line operates three bus routes that connect Houston to nearby towns such as Washington and Canonsburg. Additionally, there is a Port Authority of Allegheny County T Connector route from the borough to Pittsburgh International Airport. For those who prefer travelling by rail there are two Amtrak stations near Houston - Charleroi and McKeesport. Both offer services on two regional lines: the Capitol Limited from Chicago to Washington DC and the Pennsylvanian from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. For those travelling further distances, Greyhound Bus Lines provides regular services to various cities across the country.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Houston takes 20.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Houston get to work:
- 81.3% drive their own car alone
- 12.8% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit