Pittsfield, NY is a city located in the Berkshire County in the state of New York. It offers many transportation options to its residents and visitors alike. The most common form of public transportation in Pittsfield is the bus system operated by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA). This system serves all of Pittsfield and some neighboring towns as well, providing reliable service for everyday commutes and recreational trips. Aside from BRTA, there are several other transportation options available in Pittsfield. The city is served by two major airports: Albany International Airport and Westover Metropolitan Airport. Additionally, Amtrak provides train service to cities like New York City, Boston and more. There are also several taxi companies that serve the area with fares ranging from reasonable to expensive depending on distance traveled. All these transportation options make it easy to travel to and from Pittsfield with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pittsfield takes 30.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pittsfield get to work:
- 77.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 4.3% take mass transit