West Point, NY is a small town located in Orange County, New York. Although it is a small community, there are several public transportation options available for residents and visitors. Bus services are provided by the NY Connects Public Transportation System, providing bus routes to local destinations such as home health care appointments, shopping centers, senior centers, doctor’s offices and more. For long distance travel to cities including New York City or Albany, commuters can use the Short Line Bus Service which offers daily trips starting from West Point Station into major cities. Additionally, Metro North Railroad runs train lines from nearby Poughkeepsie and Beacon stations with connections to Grand Central Station in Manhattan. These subway systems also provide easy access to the nearby Stewart International Airport for those who need to travel further distances. Residents of West Point have access to an array of public transportation options for both short-term commuting and long-term travel needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Point takes 33.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Point get to work:
- 22.7% drive their own car alone
- 3.0% carpool with others
- 34.9% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit