Bethlehem, NY is a small town located in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area. Public transportation options in Bethlehem are limited, however they are still available for those who need them. Bethlehem is served by two public bus lines – CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority) and BETHTRAN. CDTA has many routes throughout the Albany area, including routes that stop in Bethlehem. BETHTRAN is a shuttle service that provides door-to-door service within Bethlehem and nearby areas. There are also several taxi and ride-share services available in Bethlehem, providing an alternative form of public transportation for those who need it. With these options, residents of Bethlehem can easily travel to local destinations or other areas of the Albany region without relying on personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bethlehem takes 21.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bethlehem get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit