Mount Vernon, NY is a city located in Westchester County. It has an abundance of public transportation options available to its residents and visitors. These include the Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line, which connects Mount Vernon with Manhattan and cities along the eastern seaboard; Bee-Line Bus System, providing service within Westchester County; New York City buses providing service to The Bronx and Manhattan; and taxis. The Bee-Line bus system is especially helpful for those who need to commute into the city as it offers express service to White Plains, Yonkers, Ossining, Tarrytown, and other locations throughout Westchester County. The MTA also provides subway access from Mount Vernon with several stops located at the county line. This makes it easy for those living in Mount Vernon to get around town or commute into the city without having to rely on their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Vernon takes 34.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Vernon get to work:
- 53.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 30.0% take mass transit