Nelson, NY is a small town located in Central New York with a population of about 4,000 people. Despite its size, there are a variety of transportation options available to the citizens of Nelson. The most widely used option is buses operated by the Chenango County Public Transit. These buses run on weekdays and allow passengers to travel to nearby towns such as Binghamton and Norwich for employment and medical care. In addition, many citizens make use of taxis and ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft to get around town. For those who prefer to travel by car, there are several parking lots located throughout the town that offer paid daily or hourly parking for drivers.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nelson takes 30.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nelson get to work:
- 82.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit