Plymouth borough, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, is a small town with a population of approximately 4,060 people. Despite its size, the borough has an excellent public transportation system available to residents and visitors alike. The SEPTA bus line provides service from Wilkes-Barre to Hazleton and points of interest throughout Plymouth borough. Additionally, the Laurel Line Commuter Rail passes through the borough and offers convenient access to nearby cities like Duryea and Pittston. For those who enjoy cycling or walking around town there are plenty of sidewalks and bike paths as well as a few local organizations providing resources to encourage active transportation. Finally, for those wishing to travel further away, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located just outside town limits offering flights across the United States. With these many transportation options, residents of Plymouth borough have ample opportunities to explore all that this vibrant town has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Plymouth takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Plymouth get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.4% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit