Rhinebeck, NY is a small town located in Dutchess County, approximately 90 miles north of New York City. Despite its size, the village provides access to several transportation options for people who live and work here. The most common form of public transportation that is available in Rhinebeck is the Metro-North Railroad. The Rhinecliff-Kingston station, which is located just outside of the village, provides regular service to nearby cities including Poughkeepsie and New York City. Amtrak also stops at the Amtrak Rhinecliff Station in nearby Rhinecliff twice daily. Additionally, there are bus routes provided by Dutchess County's LOOP system with trips to surrounding areas such as Poughkeepsie and Newburgh. There are also taxi services that are available throughout the area for those who need additional transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rhinebeck takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rhinebeck get to work:
- 71.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.4% carpool with others
- 10.8% work from home
- 3.8% take mass transit