Wilkes-Barre Township, PA is a medium-sized community located in Luzerne County. The township is serviced by the nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, which offers commercial flights to major cities throughout the United States. Residents of the township also have access to several public transportation options, including the County of Luzerne Transit Authority (COLT) bus system. COLT buses connect with downtown Wilkes-Barre and other nearby communities on a regular basis, and residents can take advantage of reduced fare options for elderly and disabled passengers. The nearest Amtrak station is also just minutes away in Wilkes-Barre proper, allowing residents easy access to all points along the Northeast Corridor line. In addition, taxi service is available throughout Wilkes-Barre Township as well as ridesharing app services such as Uber and Lyft. All these transportation options ensure that Wilkes-Barre Township residents have reliable access to travel both locally and further afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wilkes-Barre township takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wilkes-Barre township get to work:
- 75.2% drive their own car alone
- 16.0% carpool with others
- 7.0% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit