Watertown, NY is a city located in Northern New York State. With its bustling downtown and natural beauty, Watertown is an attractive place to live and visit. It is also convenient, as there are many transportation options available for locals and visitors alike. The Watertown International Airport serves the local area with regular flights to major cities across the United States. Additionally, the CATS bus system provides public transit throughout the city and surrounding areas, with routes servicing the downtown area as well as residential neighborhoods. Although there are no rail services in Watertown itself, Amtrak stops in nearby Syracuse, providing easy access to other major cities. Finally, taxis are readily available throughout the city for those who need quick and reliable transportation for short distances. All of these transportation options make it easy to get around in Watertown without needing a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Watertown takes 14.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Watertown get to work:
- 76.6% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit