Owego, NY is a small town located in Tioga County with a population of roughly 4,000. Despite its small size, Owego offers a variety of public transportation options for both local residents and visitors. The Owego Shuttle provides door-to-door transportation services for seniors and disabled persons throughout the county. The Broome County Transit System also operates several buses which stop at the town’s park and ride lot. These buses provide connections to many of the larger towns within Tioga County such as Binghamton, Endicott, Johnson City and Corning. Additionally, there is an active taxi service in town which offers short distance rides to popular destinations like Tioga Downs Casino & Racetrack. Finally, those looking to take a longer journey will find plenty of car rental options available nearby. With these various transportation choices, travelers can easily get around Owego no matter their destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Owego takes 20.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Owego get to work:
- 86.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit