Bikes on Public Transportation
One of the great things about alternative transportation is its flexibility. You may find that combining different forms of transportation saves you more money and makes your commute easier, for example combining bicycling with public transportation.
Many public transportation agencies in Pennsylvania provide accommodations for bicyclists. Services provided by some of the major public transportation providers in the state are below.
Amtrak
Amtrak offers several options for transporting your bicycle. You can:
- Store your bicycle onboard in a bike rack.
- Check your bicycle as baggage in a box or other secure container.
- Check your bicycles as baggage secured by tie-down equipment (not in a box).
- Bring a folding bicycle onboard as carry-on baggage.
Learn more on the Amtrak website.
SEPTA
SEPTA bus and trolley services offer bike racks and other amenities for people who bicycle for part of their commute. There are also many bike trails located near SEPTA routes and stations.
Learn more on the SEPTA website.
Port Authority of Allegheny County
The Port Authority of Allegheny County offers bike racks and other bike carry-on options on their bus and light-rail systems.
Learn more on the Port Authority website.
Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA)
BARTA has added bike racks to many of their fixed-route buses that bicyclists can use free of charge.
Learn more on the BARTA website.
Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA)
RRTA of Lancaster County has bike racks on all of its new buses that bicyclists can use free of charge.
Learn more on the RRTA website.
Rabbit Transit
Rabbit Transit of York County provides bike racks and limited carry-on access at no charge.
Learn more on the Rabbit Transit website.
Find Public Transportation in Your Area
To find public transit services in your area, use the PennDOT Map Search.