Sloan, NY is a small community in Erie County in the northwestern part of the state. Despite its size, it is well-equipped with public transportation options for those who live and visit there. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority provides bus service to and from nearby cities and towns, as well as to Buffalo/Niagara International Airport. There are also taxi services available for those who need an easy way to get around, and car rentals can be found in the area as well. For those using a bike, there are several bike lanes throughout Sloan that make it easier for cyclists to safely travel around the town. Finally, Amtrak's Empire Service line stops in Depew, just a short drive away from Sloan, connecting residents and visitors to larger cities such as New York City and Albany.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sloan takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sloan get to work:
- 82.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit