Elizabethtown, PA is a small town in Lancaster County located about 20 miles east of the state capital, Harrisburg. It has a population of just over 11,000 people and is home to many local businesses and attractions. Residents of Elizabethtown enjoy easy access to public transportation with multiple options available. The Red Rose Transit Authority offers regularly scheduled bus service throughout the area connecting Elizabethtown to nearby towns and cities such as Lancaster, Hershey, York, and Lebanon. For those looking to travel further afield, Amtrak’s Keystone Service provides convenient rail connections from Harrisburg International Airport to major cities such as Philadelphia, New York City and Washington D.C. In addition, numerous taxi services are available for those who prefer the convenience of door-to-door service. With so many transportation options available in Elizabethtown, residents have plenty of ways to get around for work or pleasure.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elizabethtown takes 20.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elizabethtown get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit