West Reading, PA is a small borough located in Berks County. It has an ample selection of public transportation options for its residents and visitors. West Reading is served by the County of Berks Public Transportation Authority, which provides both fixed-route bus service and demand-response services to the borough and surrounding areas. These services provide convenient access to popular destinations like parks, shopping centers, and hospitals. The Reading Area Transportation Center also serves as a hub for bus service throughout the region, connecting West Reading with nearby towns and cities such as Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, and Shillington. Additionally, Amtrak rail service is available from the Reading Station just outside of town. Other nearby towns offer taxi services that can be used to travel into West Reading or out to other locations within the county. With these options all easily accessible from West Reading, residents are able to get around quickly and conveniently without relying on personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Reading takes 18.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Reading get to work:
- 69.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 5.0% take mass transit