West Fairview, PA is a small town located in the heart of Pennsylvania. The town has an excellent public transportation system that allows residents access to nearby cities and other areas in the state. The local bus system, operated by SEPTA, provides access to Philadelphia to the east, Harrisburg to the west, and Allentown/Bethlehem to the north. Additionally, Amtrak trains run through West Fairview twice daily with service to Philadelphia and New York City. For those looking for a more rural experience, there are multiple taxi services available throughout the town as well as bike rental companies that offer both leisurely rides around West Fairview or more rigorous trips into the surrounding countryside. With these options available, it’s easy for residents of West Fairview to explore all of what Pennsylvania has to offer with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Fairview takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Fairview get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit