Delaware County, Pennsylvania is located in the southeastern corner of the state and provides convenient access to Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan area. There are several public transportation options available in Delaware County that allow residents and visitors easy access to all parts of the region. SEPTA Regional Rail is the main public transit system for Delaware County, providing service to University City, Downtown Philadelphia, Airport terminals, Trenton NJ and other suburban locations. The SEPTA Subway-Surface Trolley Lines are also a great way to get around within Delaware County. They offer services from 69th Street Transportation Center up into the city, with connections from there into other parts of Philadelphia and beyond. In addition there are multiple bus routes that connect different areas of the county as well as express buses that run from Delaware County into Center City Philadelphia. For those traveling further afield or looking for an even more cost effective option, Amtrak offers service from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia to various destinations throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. With these many transportation options available in Delaware County, it's easier than ever to get around!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Delaware County takes 29.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Delaware County get to work:
- 73.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 10.5% take mass transit