Penfield, NY is a town in Monroe County located just outside of Rochester. Residents of Penfield have access to numerous public transportation options that make getting around the area easy and convenient. The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) provides local bus service throughout Monroe County, including Penfield. The RGRTA also offers extended bus routes to other towns and cities in nearby counties, allowing residents to get around without needing their own vehicle. Additionally, Amtrak offers train service at the Rochester Station that connects Penfield and the surrounding areas to many major destinations along the northeast corridor. For longer distance travel, the Greater Rochester International Airport is only a short drive away and there are several private shuttles that can be used to get there from Penfield. With these transportation options available, Penfield residents can easily explore all that upstate New York has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Penfield takes 20.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Penfield get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.0% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit