Rockland, NY is a small region located in the lower Hudson Valley of New York. It is comprised of several vibrant communities that are easily accessible by car, bus, and train. Public transportation plays a major role in getting around the area, with many buses and trains serving Rockland County's towns and villages. The Transport of Rockland (TOR) provides fixed route bus service throughout most of Rockland County, including popular places like Nyack, Spring Valley, Haverstraw, Suffern and more. Additionally, Metro-North Railroad serves the area with stops at Tarrytown and Nanuet stations from Grand Central Station in Manhattan. For those who wish to travel by air, Stewart International Airport is just minutes away from Nyack offering flights to various destinations throughout the US and Canada. With its convenient access to public transportation options, Rockland offers an easy way for locals to get around their community without having to rely on a car or other private vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rockland takes 30.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rockland get to work:
- 85.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.8% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit