Grand Island, NY, located in the Niagara River region of New York State, is a neighborhood that offers residents and visitors alike convenient transportation options. The public transit system in Grand Island consists of two bus lines: the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) and the Grand Island Transit System (GITS). The NFTA operates several routes throughout Grand Island that provide service to local destinations, as well as points throughout Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The GITS operates within Grand Island itself and provides service to various businesses, schools, parks, and other attractions. There are also taxi services available in Grand Island for those who prefer to use their own transportation. In addition to these options, there is an Amtrak station located in the neighboring town of Tonawanda which offers convenient access to various locations across the United States. All of these transportation options make it easy for those traveling through or living in Grand Island to get around quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Grand Island takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Grand Island get to work:
- 88.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit