The Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The Port Authority of Allegheny County operates an extensive network of bus routes, light rail lines, inclines, and commuter rail services throughout the area. Bus and light rail networks are especially useful for accessing specific locations in the city such as Downtown, Oakland, Shadyside, Mt. Washington or Southside. The various lines accessible through the Port Authority provide even greater access to more distant parts of Allegheny County such as North Hills suburbs and Beaver County. Moreover, Amtrak provides long-distance rail service to Stations along the Keystone Corridor between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Penn Station downtown. There are also other options available for those looking to explore further regions including Greyhound and Megabus which offer intercity bus services from Pittsburgh’s station located in Oakland neighborhood. Finally, Pittsburgh International Airport provides various flights both domestically and internationally for those looking to travel outside the area. All these public transportation options make it easy for those living in or visiting the Pittsburgh Metro Area to get around without having to rely on their own cars.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pittsburgh Metro Area takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pittsburgh Metro Area get to work:
- 77.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 5.5% take mass transit