Berkshire, NY is a small town located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Although it is a small rural town, it still has great access to transportation options to easily get around. The most popular public transportation option for those living in Berkshire is the Metro North railroad, which provides convenient and affordable travel for commuters traveling to and from the city. Additionally, there are several local bus lines that serve the area and provide service to nearby towns. There are also multiple taxi services available throughout the county, offering transportation to those who don't have cars or prefer not to drive. For those wanting something a bit more adventurous, there are also a number of biking trails that wind through the county, as well as canoeing and kayaking spots along local rivers and creeks. No matter what mode of transportation you choose, Berkshire has great access to all of them.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Berkshire takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Berkshire get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 13.4% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit