Elmont, New York is located in Nassau County and provides access to a variety of transportation options for its residents. The 11003 zip code covers both the town of Elmont and part of Franklin Square. Public transportation options include Long Island buses operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). NICE operates several express routes from Elmont which connect to Mineola and Hicksville train stations on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) network. These express routes provide direct access to Penn Station in Manhattan and other destinations served by the LIRR. There are also local bus routes that cover most of Elmont, providing easy access to shopping centers, parks, and other points of interest. Residents can also use taxi services or ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft for transportation needs within the community or beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elmont (zip 11003) takes 40.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elmont (zip 11003) get to work:
- 67.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 20.4% take mass transit