Chester Heights, PA is a small city located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania. It offers a number of transportation options to its residents and visitors. Currently, the city provides bus service operated by SEPTA bus route 117 from Philadelphia International Airport to nearby Coatesville, PA. Additionally, the city is served by the R5 Regional Rail Line with trains running from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia into Wilmington, DE. The R5 line also stops at Thorndale and Exton stations along the way.
For those looking for even more options, Chester Heights has an extensive network of trails and paths for cycling or walking throughout the city. The area is home to over 40 miles of gravel roads and hiking trails that connect all parts of the city together for easy access to neighborhoods and businesses. In addition, there are several bike shops in town that provide rental bikes, bike repair services as well as some bike tours for visitors who want to explore the area on two wheels.
Finally, Chester Heights is located only 45 minutes away from Philadelphia International Airport which gives travelers access to direct flights around the country and around the world. This makes it easy for those living in Chester Heights to travel anywhere they need quickly and conveniently. With all these transportation options available, Chester Heights provides its residents with plenty of ways to get around easily within their own city or beyond without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chester Heights takes 31.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chester Heights get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit