Mechanicville, NY is a small town with easy access to public transportation options. The local bus service, Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), offers a variety of routes within the area that make getting around town quick and convenient. There are several bus routes available including the #902 & 914 which run through Mechanicville providing service to Albany, Troy and other surrounding cities. Additionally, Amtrak's Empire Service stops near Mechanicville and provides service to New York City along the Hudson Line. For those who drive, there is convenient access to Interstate 87 just minutes from downtown Mechanicville. This makes it easy for residents and visitors of Mechanicville to travel in and out of the city or explore all that Upstate New York has to offer. With all these means of transportation available, Mechanicsville is an ideal place for travelers looking for an easy way to get around.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mechanicville takes 26.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mechanicville get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit