Bellefonte, PA is located in Central Pennsylvania and is home to a variety of transportation options. Residents of Bellefonte have access to public transportation through the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), providing bus service throughout the area. The CATA buses run multiple routes that cover most areas of Bellefonte, including Penn State University Park Campus and surrounding communities. Additionally, Bellefonte is served by Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian train line which runs between New York City and Pittsburgh with daily service from either direction. Travelling by car is also an option for those who would rather drive as there are several major highways that lead into and out of the town. Interstate 99 runs along the western side of Bellefonte while U.S Route 322 passes directly through town in a north-south direction. With so many different options available, residents of Bellefonte have no shortage of transportation methods for getting around town or exploring beyond its limits.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bellefonte takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bellefonte get to work:
- 78.7% drive their own car alone
- 16.9% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 1.7% take mass transit