Columbus Township, PA is a small rural town located in Chester County. It has a population of just under 1,500 people and offers its citizens access to many amenities, including public transportation. Bus service in Columbus Township is provided by the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) system, which runs through nearby West Chester. The buses run between 6:00am and 11:00 pm seven days a week. There are also several taxi services available in town for those who need to travel out of the area or to larger cities like Philadelphia. Additionally, there are several car dealerships located within a few miles of the township that provide residents with vehicles for their daily needs. For those seeking adventure beyond the township’s borders, Amtrak provides rail service from West Chester station to major cities such as New York City and Washington DC. With these transportation options available, Columbus Township residents have easy access to both local and long-distance travel opportunities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Columbus township takes 21.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Columbus township get to work:
- 78.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.4% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit