Madison, NY is a vibrant community located in Madison County. Known for its beautiful landscape, wonderful tourist attractions, and close proximity to Syracuse, Madison offers many transportation options for its residents. Public bus transportation is provided through the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CNYRTA). This system includes service to nearby towns such as Canastota, Oneida, and Verona. In addition to the buses operated by CNYRTA, there are several taxi companies operating in the area offering door-to-door services. For those who prefer driving their own vehicle, there are plenty of parking spaces throughout the city as well as easy access to I-90 and I-81 highways. Madison also has numerous bike lanes that provide an alternative way of getting around town. The local Amtrak station offers direct service to major cities like Albany and New York City making it easy for travelers to explore beyond Madison’s borders. All of these options make it easy for people living in or visiting Madison to get where they need to go with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Madison takes 23.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Madison get to work:
- 90.7% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 0.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit