Cortland County, located in upstate New York, is known for its beautiful rural landscapes and small-town charm. One of the great advantages of living in Cortland County is access to public transportation options. The Cortland County TransLink provides regular bus services throughout the county including stops at Cortland State University, as well as connection to a wider regional network that runs from Otsego to Tompkins counties. In addition, there are several taxi companies that serve the area and provide personal transport services. For longer trips outside the county, Newark Liberty International Airport is only two hours away by car providing convenient access to cities nationwide and around the world. Residents of Cortland County have plenty of options when it comes to getting around and making connections with other parts of the state and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cortland County takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cortland County get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit