Downingtown, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in the southern part of Chester County. Due to its close proximity to Philadelphia, Downingtown residents have access to many forms of public transportation. SEPTA bus and rail services are available throughout the borough, providing direct connections to Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Regional Rail lines such as the Paoli-Thorndale Line stop in the center of town and provide service into Center City Philadelphia. Other bus lines such as Krapf Transit provide service within and outside of Downingtown. For those looking for a more convenient option, Uber, Lyft, and taxi services are also available throughout the area for travel within or around Downingtown.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Downingtown (zip 19335) takes 28.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Downingtown (zip 19335) get to work:
- 80.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 6.5% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit