The small town of Nu Mine, PA, which has a population of just over 200 people, is located in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania. Despite its small size, the town offers several transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The local bus service operates on a regular schedule throughout the week for those who wish to travel around the area or visit nearby towns and cities. For long-distance trips, there are two airports within an hour’s drive from Nu Mine offering flights to major cities. In addition, Amtrak's Pennsylvanian train line provides service from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia with a stop in Altoona only 15 miles away from Nu Mine. With these various options available, it is easy to get around without needing to own or drive a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nu Mine (zip 16244) takes 29.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nu Mine (zip 16244) get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 4.6% carpool with others
- 11.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit