Chatham borough, NJ is a suburban community located in Morris county. As such, the public transportation options available to its residents are quite comprehensive. The Morris County Transit System provides bus lines throughout the area, connecting the borough to local towns and cities such as Madison, Morristown, and Dover. A popular train line called the \"Morris and Essex Line\" also runs through Chatham, providing easy access to New York City via Newark Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal. Additionally, several major highways provide commuters with access to larger urban areas such as Philadelphia and Trenton. All these options make it convenient for residents of Chatham Borough to travel in and around their community with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chatham borough takes 39.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chatham borough get to work:
- 59.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 7.3% work from home
- 25.3% take mass transit