Rome Borough, located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania is a small borough with an estimated population of 1,843 according to the United States Census Bureau. Despite its small size, Rome Borough has great public transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The Rome Transit Authority offers bus services which run through several towns within Lawrence County. This includes routes between downtown New Castle to Main Street in Ellwood City and vice versa. Additionally, there is bus service connecting to nearby Butler and Mercer counties as well as Pittsburgh International Airport. For those wanting to explore outside of Lawrence County, Trailways offers bus service that can take you to various locations throughout Pennsylvania. Amtrak also runs train service from nearby New Castle station with connections available throughout the United States. Those living or visiting Rome Borough have easy access to public transportation thanks to these convenient options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rome takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rome get to work:
- 79.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 9.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit