Adams County, Pennsylvania provides public transportation options for its residents. The Adams County Transit Authority (ACTA) is a fixed route public transit system that offers countywide service to the general public. Buses run on a regular daily schedule throughout the county, and stops are conveniently located at major shopping centers, government buildings, and other popular locations. In addition, ACTA also offers Dial-a-Ride service which allows customers to reserve rides in advance in designated areas of the county. Furthermore, there are multiple intercity bus services available from Adams County to other locations within Pennsylvania including Gettysburg and Hanover. For those needing longer distance travel options there is rail service to Baltimore and Philadelphia as well as air travel from nearby Harrisburg International Airport. With all these available options, it is easy for residents of Adams County to get where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Adams County takes 27.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Adams County get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit