Regional Rail

Regional rail systems link nearby towns and cities and are a popular way for people to commute between the suburbs and metropolitan areas. There are three providers of regional rail services in Pennsylvania: the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO).

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides public transportation services in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, along with selected rail service to New Jersey and Delaware. In addition to regional rail, SEPTA services include bus, subway and trolley transportation.

For schedules, fares and other service information, visit www.septa.com.

Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC)

Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) provides public transportation services to a vast area of western Pennsylvania, including the City of Pittsburgh and all of Allegheny County. Transportation services include light rail, bus and mini-bus. Port Authority also sponsors ACCESS, the nation’s largest paratransit program of its kind for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

For schedules, fares and other service information, visit www.portauthority.org.

Port Authority Transit Corporation

The Port Authority Transit Corporation is owned and operated by the Delaware River Port Authority, and provides light rail services to southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

For schedules, fares and other service information, visit www.ridepatco.org.