Tioga County, New York is located in the south central part of the state. The county covers 520 square miles and is home to 51,125 people as of 2019. Despite its small size, Tioga County offers a variety of transportation options for those living in the area. The county is served by multiple bus routes operated by Broome-Tioga Transit and Greyhound Lines. Additionally, Amtrak’s Empire Service stops at stations in Owego and Corning for intercity rail travel. For air travel, the Greater Binghamton Airport serves passengers throughout the Southern Tier region from two runways within the city limits of Johnson City. There are also numerous taxi services available to residents of Tioga County. With these options, visitors and locals alike can get around with ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tioga County takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tioga County get to work:
- 83.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit