Upper Merion, a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is located just outside of Philadelphia and has a variety of public transportation options. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates several bus lines that run throughout the township, making it easy for residents to get around and access nearby towns and cities. The Norristown High Speed Line offers light rail service between Norristown and Upper Darby, with stops in Upper Merion at Gulph Mills Station. For those looking to travel farther distances, SEPTA's Regional Rail Lines are available from Suburban Station in Center City Philadelphia with express trains running to King of Prussia Station in Upper Merion. Commuters also have the option of driving or carpooling through the area with multiple highways including Route 202, I-76 and I-476 all going through Upper Merion. With these transportation options all available within the township, getting around Upper Merion is easier than ever.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Upper Merion takes 25.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Upper Merion get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 4.7% take mass transit