Wilmerding, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in the eastern section of Allegheny County. It has a population of 1,162 people according to the latest census. Despite its small size, Wilmerding offers residents and visitors various transportation options that are reliable and convenient.
Residents of Wilmerding have access to public transportation through the Port Authority of Allegheny County. The town has two bus routes that provide service to nearby communities including Turtle Creek, East Pittsburgh, Monroeville and McKeesport. Buses run seven days a week from 6am to 10pm on most routes. Riders can purchase fares with cash or tokens from the bus driver.
In addition to public transit, Wilmerding is served by Amtrak's Pennsylvanian line which stops twice daily at the Wilmerding Station near the center of town. This train runs daily between New York City and Pittsburgh with stops in Philadelphia and Harrisburg along the way. There are also several taxi services located nearby which can take residents or visitors anywhere within Allegheny County for an affordable rate.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wilmerding takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wilmerding get to work:
- 67.3% drive their own car alone
- 19.1% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 5.3% take mass transit