Carlisle, PA is a small city located in Cumberland County with a population of 19,381 according to the 2016 Census. Despite its size, Carlisle offers plenty of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Bus services are provided by Rabbit Transit, which operates 13 routes throughout the Carlisle area and connects riders to Harrisburg, Gettysburg, and other nearby cities. There is also a car-sharing service available from Zipcar that provides access to vehicles at various locations throughout the city. For those who want to explore further afield, Amtrak serves Carlisle with three lines (Harrisburg-Philadelphia, Harrisburg-Pittsburgh and Harrisburg-New York). Those traveling by air can take advantage of the convenient Harrisburg International Airport just 25 miles away. All these options make it easy for anyone to navigate their way around the city or even farther afield!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carlisle takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carlisle get to work:
- 66.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit