Herkimer, NY is a small town located in the Mohawk Valley region of New York State. The town has a total area of 2.3 square miles and is home to approximately 8,000 people. Despite its size, Herkimer has surprisingly good transportation options available for its citizens.
Public transportation in Herkimer is provided by Adirondack Trailways bus service. The bus line runs daily between the cities of Albany and Utica, with stops at all major towns along the route including Herkimer. This makes it easy to travel from Herkimer to other locations within the state or even out of state using public transportation. Additionally, there are several taxi services available throughout the town which make it easy to get around without needing a personal vehicle. Furthermore, Amtrak provides rail service to points north and south of Herkimer with a local stop in nearby Little Falls station. In conclusion, although Herkimer is small, transportation options are still quite accessible for those who need them.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Herkimer takes 18.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Herkimer get to work:
- 74.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit