Sound Beach, NY is a small, rural seaside village located on the north shore of Long Island. Although it has no public transportation available within its borders, it does have access to several nearby options for those wishing to travel outside the village. The closest bus line is Suffolk County Transit (SCT), which runs between Smithtown and Patchogue and stops at Port Jefferson Station. From there, travelers can take the Long Island Rail Road or transfer to other SCT routes. Additionally, there are a few taxi services available in the area as well as car rental companies and regular ferry service from Orient Point to New London, CT. Sound Beach also has two bike paths connecting Sound Beach with Port Jefferson and Miller Place. Those looking for more adventurous outings can also rent kayaks or SUP’s from local marinas or enjoy biking along scenic roads on both sides of Long Island Sound. All in all, Sound Beach is a great place to live for people who want access to plenty of transportation options outside its boundaries.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sound Beach takes 36.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sound Beach get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 4.9% take mass transit