Wheatfield, PA is a small town in north-eastern Pennsylvania. Despite its size, there is an impressive range of public transportation options available to its residents. The town has an excellent bus network, operated by the Lackawanna County Transportation Authority (LCTA). This network provides regular service to and from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and other nearby towns and cities. Additionally, regional rail services are provided by SEPTA Regional Rail and Amtrak Keystone Service which both provide access to the nearby large cities of New York City and Philadelphia. Finally, for those who prefer to travel by air two major airports are within easy reach: Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) located approximately 30 minutes away from Wheatfield and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) located about 80 minutes away. All these different transport options make it easy for Wheatfield residents to get around the region with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wheatfield takes 33.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wheatfield get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit