Carbondale, PA is a small town located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The town itself is relatively small with a population of just over 6,000 people. Despite its size, Carbondale offers public transportation options for its citizens and visitors alike. These include the Lackawanna County Transit System which provides bus services to surrounding areas, as well as the nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport which serves as a hub for air travel. Additionally, the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad provides a freight rail service that connects Carbondale with major cities in Pennsylvania and beyond. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are plenty of taxi companies and car rental services available for easy access across town or to other destinations in the area. With all these options available, it's no surprise that getting around Carbondale is fairly easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carbondale takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carbondale get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit