Penn Township (Lancaster Cnty), PA is a relatively small community located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Despite its small size, Penn Township offers its residents a variety of transportation options. The most common mode of transportation in the township is driving. Residents have access to two main highways, US 222 and PA 272, that provide easy access to Lancaster City, Reading, and points beyond. Furthermore, the township also has several municipal roads and local streets that can be used for commuting within the township's borders.
Public transit options are also available for those who prefer this type of transportation. Penn Township is served by Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) which provides bus routes throughout Lancaster County. For those needing to travel farther out of town, Amtrak serves the town with train service connecting it to Philadelphia and New York City. Additionally, there are a number of private companies offering taxi services in the area. Finally, for those who enjoy cycling or walking, there are several pedestrian pathways and bike trails throughout Penn Township that provide safe routes for travelers to get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Penn township (Lancaster County) takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Penn township (Lancaster County) get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit