Stanford, New York is a small town in Dutchess County that has a wide variety of transportation options for its residents. There are several bus routes available through the county, as well as private taxi services and shuttle services that connect Stanford with surrounding towns. Additionally, there is a Metro-North commuter rail station located in the heart of Stanford, connecting it with nearby cities such as Poughkeepsie and Beacon. For those wishing to travel further out of town, Amtrak trains run from Poughkeepsie to NYC and other locations on the East Coast. The town also offers Access Link Para-transit service for those who are unable to make use of regular public transportation due to disability or age. These services allow them to get around more conveniently and easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Stanford takes 29.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Stanford get to work:
- 66.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 16.5% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit