Great Bend, NY is a rural area located in the southwestern corner of Susquehanna County. It is renowned for its rolling hills and lush greenery, perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. Despite its rural location, this community still offers public transportation options for its residents and visitors.
The Endless Mountains Transportation Authority (EMTA) provides service to Great Bend with fixed routes connecting nearby towns and cities in the county such as Montrose, Binghamton, New Milford, Hallstead, and Susquehanna. EMTA also provides specialized transportation services that are available for eligible seniors or individuals with disabilities who need more individualized travel arrangements. In addition to EMTA services, there are also several private taxi companies offering daily trips between Great Bend and surrounding areas. For those looking to explore further beyond town limits there is access to Greyhound bus lines at convenient locations in neighboring towns like Hallstead or Montrose. With these various options available traveling within or outside of Great Bend has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Great Bend takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Great Bend get to work:
- 87.7% drive their own car alone
- 2.4% carpool with others
- 6.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit