Hicksville, NY is a census-designated place located in Nassau County on Long Island, New York. The town is easily accessible due to its proximity to major highways and airports. As such, there are numerous transportation options available for residents of Hicksville.
The area is served by both the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the NICE Bus system. The LIRR provides daily service from Hicksville Station to New York City and other communities throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The NICE bus system offers direct service within the town as well as connecting towns in Nassau County with connections to MTA Metrobus services that reach Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. For those who prefer driving, several major roads provide access to nearby towns and cities such as Hempstead, Syosset, Jericho and New York City. Additionally, a number of taxi companies offer both short-distance trips as well as long-distance trips to surrounding cities such as Boston or Philadelphia. Finally, travelers can also get around via the John F Kennedy International Airport which is only 25 miles away from Hicksville.
In conclusion, Hicksville has a variety of different transportation options available for residents including rail service provided by the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), bus services provided by NICE Bus and MTA Metrobus systems, multiple major roadways providing access to nearby towns and cities, taxi companies offering short-distance trips within town or long-distance trips outside of town; plus local airports that connect it with other cities across the nation like JFK International Airport in New York City.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hicksville takes 33.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hicksville get to work:
- 70.5% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 12.3% take mass transit