Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is located in the state’s central region and offers a wide range of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. For those looking to travel within the county, public transportation is available through the Huntingdon Area Joint Regional Authority (HAJRA). This regional transit system provides access to both short-distance buses and long-distance shuttles. The routes are extensive, providing service in thirteen communities throughout the county and even reaching nearby cities like Altoona and State College. Additionally, local taxi services are available for those looking for a more direct form of transportation.
For those looking to travel outside of the county or even out of state, major airports such as Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST) are nearby. For those who prefer rail travel, Amtrak offers services at Tyrone Station with connections across the region as well as into Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City. There are also several bus companies that provide transport to different locations in Pennsylvania and its neighboring states. These include Greyhound Bus Lines which has numerous stops throughout Huntingdon County including Mount Union, Huntingdon Borough, Orbisonia-Rockhill Furnace area, Shirleysburg area, Three Springs area, Broad Top City area, Saxton area and Marklesburg area. Additionally there is Fullington Trailways which runs from Lewistown to Pittsburgh with stops at both places on their route including Huntingdon Borough.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Huntingdon County takes 29.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Huntingdon County get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit