The Township of Towamencin, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, offers residents an array of transportation options. Public transportation is available in the form of three bus routes operated by SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority). Route #96 travels between Norristown Transportation Center and Pennbrook Plaza; Route #97 travels between Norristown Transportation Center and Lansdale Station; and Route #99 travels between Trewellyn Avenue & Bethlehem Pike, to Skippack Village. In addition to bus service, the nearby townships of Lansdale and Hatfield have train stations connected to SEPTA's Regional Rail Line offering access to Philadelphia and other surrounding communities. Furthermore, several major highways including PA 309 (Fort Washington Expressway), US 202 (DeKalb Pike), PA 63 (Bethlehem Pike), and PA 363 (Sumneytown Pike) connect the community to the greater region. These transportation options are a vital part of Towamencin's infrastructure providing citizens with convenient access to work, school, recreation, and all their daily needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Towamencin takes 29.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Towamencin get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 3.1% take mass transit