Plainedge, NY is a small town located in Nassau County. The town is known for its excellent school system and well-maintained parks. For those who need to commute within the town, Plainedge offers multiple transportation options. The local bus service, Long Island Bus (NICE), provides public transportation throughout the area, with stops conveniently located near major attractions and shopping centers. Additionally, the Long Island Rail Road provides commuter train service both eastbound and westbound from the Hicksville station as well as from nearby Bethpage and Farmingdale stations. For visitors without access to a car there are also several taxi services available in the area. All of these enable people to easily get around town without needing to own a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Plainedge takes 29.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Plainedge get to work:
- 81.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 9.5% take mass transit