Nelson, PA is a small rural town with a population of around 400 people situated in Central Pennsylvania. Despite its small size, Nelson, PA has a wide variety of transportation options available to residents and visitors alike. Public transit is provided by the Red Rose Transit Authority which offers both fixed-route and paratransit services throughout the area. For those who own their own vehicles, several major roads and highways run through the area, including US Route 11 and State Route 44. The nearest commercial airport is the Lancaster Airport located about 30 miles away. From there travelers can make connections to larger cities for further travel. Additionally, Amtrak runs through the area with stations in Harrisburg and Lebanon providing access to longer distance rail travel as well.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nelson takes 26.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nelson get to work:
- 89.8% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit