Elmont, NY is a vibrant community located in Nassau County. Residents of Elmont have access to several public transportation options, including the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), NICE Bus System, as well as several taxi and ride-sharing services. The LIRR provides residents with direct connections to New York City, while the NICE Bus System offers routes throughout Nassau County and Queens. For those living further away from public transportation stops, the taxi and ride-sharing services provide reliable transportation that can be easily hailed via mobile app. All of these services make getting around Elmont easy and convenient for residents who don't own a car or prefer not to drive.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elmont takes 40.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elmont get to work:
- 65.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 22.1% take mass transit