Allen, PA is a small town located in the heart of Lancaster county. Despite its population size, the town offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents and visitors. Through their partnership with Red Rose Transit, the borough operates six fixed routes that service the entire Allen area. There are also several other private shuttle companies operating throughout the borough providing services to nearby cities and towns. Additionally, Amtrak runs one train stop in Allen with regular services throughout the area including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. These transportation options ensure that no matter where you're headed in life, you can find your way there from Allen.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Allen takes 29.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Allen get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 7.2% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit