Decatur, NY is a small town located in the southern region of the state. It is mainly served by car transportation, as there are no local public transportation options available. The nearest bus station is located in nearby Bainbridge, about 10 miles away. Those travelling further may take advantage of intercity buses connecting Decatur to other major cities in upstate New York, such as Syracuse and Binghamton. For those needing to travel to larger cities further away, such as New York City and Buffalo, there are also Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses available from nearby towns. For most day-to-day needs however, having access to a car or another form of personal transportation is the best way for residents of Decatur to get around locally and for longer trips.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Decatur takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Decatur get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit