La Plume, PA is a small town located in northeastern Pennsylvania. Public transportation options within La Plume are limited due to its rural location. For general public transit, the only option available is the Lackawanna County Transit Authority, which provides bus service between larger nearby towns and cities. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that operate in La Plume and surrounding areas. For those who prefer to drive themselves, La Plume offers access to Interstates 81 and 84, as well as Route 435 which connects the town with nearby Tunkhannock. There is also an airport located about 20 miles away in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport which serves international flights.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Plume takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Plume get to work:
- 73.7% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 17.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit