Charleston, PA is a small mid-western town located in the heart of Pennsylvania. Despite its small size, Charleston has many transportation options available to its residents and visitors. For those looking to get around town, there are several taxi services and public bus routes that serve the area. Additionally, Amtrak offers service into Charleston with stops at the nearby Harrisburg station. For those seeking to travel further afield, airports in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are both within an hour's drive. With all of these options available, getting around Charleston is easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Charleston takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Charleston get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 7.1% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit