Transportation
Plan your trip to Lehigh Valley with our guide on getting around the region, including essential information about transportation options.
Lehigh Valley encompasses multiple areas of the Eastern Pennsylvania region, from Allentown and Bethlehem to Easton. Whether you’re traveling via plane or a four-wheeled vehicle, prepare for your travels with our recommendations on getting around Lehigh Valley. Directions, car rentals, and airport transportation are just a few of the ways of reaching your next adventure across our communities.
Flying
Lehigh Valley International Airport
The Lehigh Valley International Airport is a 10-minute drive from Bethlehem, a 15-minute drive from Allentown, and a 17-minute drive from Easton. Car rentals and LANTA bus transportation are available. | Location: 3311 Airport Rd
Philadelphia International Airport
The Philadelphia International Airport is a 75-minute drive from Bethlehem, a 73-minute drive from Allentown, and a 90-minute drive from Easton. Car rentals and public transportation services are available. | Location: 8500 Essington Ave
Driving
Driving times and directions will vary depending on your starting location and traffic conditions. For live travel advisories, visit the official website of The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission here. If you’re traveling around or near other major cities, you may reach Lehigh Valley through certain highways, including:
Philadelphia
Both Allentown and Bethlehem can be accessed via I-476 N or PA-309 N. Easton can be reached through the I-476 N and US-22 E, or the PA-611 N.
New York City
Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton are accessible through the I-78 W.
Washington D.C.
Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton are accessible through the I-95 N and I-476 N.
Public Transportation
Public Transportation in Lehigh Valley is available through LANta—a regional public transportation authority that operates public bus and rapid transit options. Cash fares can be purchased on the bus and cost $2 for a one-way trip. Children (age 5 or younger with a fare-paying adult) and seniors (age 65 or older) can ride the bus for free. Tickets can also be ordered online or via the mobile ticket app Token Transit. For updates on the LANta bus schedule, check updates for specific routes here.
Car Rentals
Car rental services are available throughout Lehigh Valley, including onsite locations at the Lehigh Valley International Airport. The airport features rental services, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. There are also two Avis locations in Emmaus and Allentown, while Enterprise has several spots in Easton, Allentown, and Nazareth.
Ride Share & Taxi Services
Get around Lehigh Valley with the LANtaVan, a door-to-door public rideshare service that transports individuals who do not have a nearby fixed bus route or have a physical disability. Aerport Xpress is a private rideshare service that offers transportation around the Lehigh Valley area. Along with taxi services like Uber and Lyft, travelers and residents can use options like Arline’s Taxi Service, Lehigh Valley Black Car, and Transportation and Errands.
Bike Rentals & Bikeshare
Looking to enjoy the outdoors while getting around Lehigh Valley? Bike rentals are available at Bethlehem’s Cutters Bike Shop, which features an hourly rate of $10 and a daily rate of $35. As for bikeshares, Lehigh University offers bike station locations on the Asa Packer campus.
