Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, offers various transportation options for its residents. Public transportation is provided by the Lackawanna County Transit System (LCTS), which provides service to all of the county’s major cities and towns. The LCTS operates a fleet of buses that run regularly throughout the area. For those who prefer to drive, Lackawanna County also offers several major highways that connect it to other parts of Pennsylvania and beyond, including Interstates 81 and 84, as well as many state roads. Additionally, there are plenty of airport shuttle services available for those traveling within the county or out of town. Finally, for visitors who are looking for a more scenic mode of travel, Lackawanna County also offers Amtrak train service from its Scranton station with connections to locations around the northeast United States. With these transportation options in place, it's easy to get around in Lackawanna County no matter your preference or destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lackawanna County takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lackawanna County get to work:
- 80.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit