Laflin, PA is a small borough located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania. It is a quiet residential area with limited amenities and services available for its citizens. However, one important aspect of life here is the transportation options that are available for residents to use.
Public transit options within the borough itself are limited, but there are several forms of transportation readily available to Laflin residents. The county bus system offers daily service to surrounding towns and cities, providing access to nearby shopping, restaurants, and other attractions. For those who prefer to travel out of town by car or motorcycle, Interstate 81 is just minutes away and provides convenient access to major cities such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Allentown. There also numerous car rentals services located in nearby areas that can be used for local trips or long distance journeys.
For those looking for a more relaxing journey, the Lacawac Sanctuary is only a 10 minute drive from downtown Laflin and is open year round offering scenic views of nature's beauty. For added convenience airports such as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), as well as numerous smaller regional airports are all within reasonable driving distance from the borough center.
In short, despite its smaller size Laflin PA still has a variety of transportation options available for its citizens ranging from public transportation systems to personal vehicle rentals and even scenic drives through nature reserves.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Laflin takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Laflin get to work:
- 89.5% drive their own car alone
- 4.7% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit