Newtown Borough, Pennsylvania is a vibrant community located in Bucks County. It offers its residents a variety of amenities and services, including public transportation. The SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line provides service to downtown Philadelphia via Pennbrook Station. Residents can also take advantage of the SEPTA bus routes 130, 132 and 133 which offer connections to other parts of the county and access to Doylestown and Norristown. Additionally, the Bucks County Transportation Authority (BCT) operates two routes that run through Newtown Borough: Route 66 – Newtown Bypass & Route 77 – Richboro/Bucks Plaza. These bus lines provide access to nearby shopping centers, schools, hospitals, and more. For those who wish to travel further distances, there are several Amtrak stations located in the vicinity of Newtown Borough as well as train service on the West Trenton Line provided by SEPTA Regional Rail. There are also numerous taxi and ride sharing services available in Newtown borough for convenience purposes. With these various options, Newtown Borough is easily accessible for locals or visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newtown takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newtown get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.0% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 3.4% take mass transit