Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of public transportation options. The county is served by two major bus systems, Westmoreland County Transit and the Port Authority of Allegheny County. Both offer service to many townships within the county, connecting them to Pittsburgh and other urban areas. Additionally, there are several smaller local bus services available in some communities within the county. For those looking to travel farther away, the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport provides commercial air service to various destinations. Amtrak also serves the area with rail access between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Finally, for those who prefer to drive themselves around, Westmoreland County has a comprehensive road system with multiple high speed highways that connect it to other parts of Pennsylvania as well as nearby states like Ohio and Maryland. All these options make it easy for residents of Westmoreland County to get around with ease and enjoy all that the area has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Westmoreland County takes 26.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Westmoreland County get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit