Esopus, NY is a rural town located in Ulster County. Although it is sparsely populated, the town has an extensive public transportation network available for its residents. The Ulster-Sauk Transit (UST) provides bus services within Esopus and to nearby towns; this service includes hourly connections to New York City and Albany, as well as local routes connecting popular destinations like Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Woodstock and New Paltz. In addition to the UST bus system, there are several taxi companies that offer transport around town and throughout Ulster County. For those interested in biking or walking around Esopus, there are also a number of scenic trails and pathways that provide access to many places of interest. With these options in place, Esopus' citizens have access to safe and reliable transportation within their community and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Esopus takes 23.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Esopus get to work:
- 75.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 8.2% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit