The transportation options in Locust, PA are varied and plentiful. The town is served by two major highways that pass through it, Route 11 and US 22. Additionally, the town also has a public transit system that services the rural areas around Locust called the Columbia County Transportation Authority (CCTA). This service includes select bus routes and shared ride vans when available. Furthermore, there are several taxi services in the area for those who prefer to travel via private vehicle. For those wishing to travel further abroad, the nearest commercial airport is approximately 30 miles away in Harrisburg providing easy access to other parts of Pennsylvania and beyond. All in all, Locust offers a variety of transportation options for those wanting to explore the area or beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Locust takes 31.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Locust get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit