Pennsylvania Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
6,210,797
Population 16+
driving
75.7%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
15.6%
Remote Share
Public Transit
3.6%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Pennsylvania Commute Mode Distribution
Pennsylvania Historical Commuting Trends
Pennsylvania Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 4,702,860 | 75.7% |
| Public transportation | 221,772 | 3.6% |
| Bicycle | 27,636 | 0.4% |
| Walked | 201,927 | 3.3% |
| Other means | 87,268 | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 969,334 | 15.6% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Pennsylvania
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 75.7% of workers in Pennsylvania utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Pennsylvania has increased significantly. Currently, 15.6% of the workforce works remotely, which is consistent with the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 15.6% of workers in Pennsylvania currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.