Jenkintown, PA is a borough located in Montgomery County. It offers a variety of transportation options to its residents and visitors. The SEPTA regional rail service connects Jenkintown with Philadelphia and many other locations throughout the region. Additionally, local bus services provide connections to nearby destinations such as Abington, Cheltenham, and Willow Grove. For those that prefer biking, the town has implemented several bike trails and lanes along major roads in the area. Finally, several major highways pass through or near Jenkintown including I-76, Route 309, and PA 611 which make it easy for motorists to travel to various destinations around the city or region. With these options available in Jenkintown, residents have plenty of ways to explore the surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jenkintown takes 28.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jenkintown get to work:
- 63.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 18.2% take mass transit