Village Profile® Home Page | About our Company | Sales Opportunities | Community eStore | vpmobile.us®

Location and Transportation

With a location that affords a wonderful blend of charming countryside living with close proximity to major metropolitan amenities and activities, it is no wonder more and more people are looking to relocate to Upper Bucks County.

The region, which boasts exquisite state parks, tranquil natural spaces and contemporary neighborhoods, is strategically located within a one-day drive of one-third of America’s population.

This locality also places it near several major East Coast cities – including the Lehigh Valley area (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton); Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; New York; Boston; Baltimore; Wilmington; and Washington, D.C.

Traveling through the county is made easy through several major thoroughfares. The Pennsylvania Turnpike; interstates 78 and 95; U.S. Highway 1; and state routes 309, 313, 611 and 202 are among the many roadways that wind throughout the Upper Bucks County region.

Public general aviation services are offered through the Quakertown Airport. Operated by the Bucks County Airport Authority, the airport features a paved 3,200-foot runway; hangar and tie-down capabilities; maintenance, repair, fuel and avionics services; corporate charter services; and flight instruction options. Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown offers 33 nonstop flights through eight airlines. Additionally, Philadelphia International Airport can be reached in one hour from Upper Bucks County, while Newark International Airport in New Jersey can be accessed in 1.5 hours.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates public transportation services in several Pennsylvania counties, including Bucks County. The Bucks County Transportation Management Authority handles all of the county’s transportation concerns, ensuring that traffic flows smoothly for both the private and public sectors.

Upper Bucks County’s supreme location and wide-ranging options for efficient transportation make it a valuable region for traveling residents, commuting employees, and businesses that require capabilities to ship products throughout the Eastern Seaboard and beyond.