Meridian, NY is a small town located in central New York with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its size, it offers an impressive range of public transportation options. Residents and visitors alike are able to take advantage of numerous bus routes operated by the Chenango County Rural Public Transit system. This includes regular routes to Norwich and other nearby cities, as well as paratransit services for those with special needs or disabilities. Furthermore, Amtrak's Empire Service runs through nearby Syracuse and Utica, providing high-speed rail service to major cities such as New York City and Toronto. With all of these options, getting around Meridian and beyond has never been easier or more convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Meridian takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Meridian get to work:
- 88.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit