When it comes to transportation options in Wawarsing, NY, there are several options available. For those commuting within the town itself, there is a free shuttle service provided by the county. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm and takes passengers to various destinations throughout the town. Additionally, local taxi services are available for those needing additional transportation needs.
For those looking to travel outside of Wawarsing, public buses are available both within Ulster County and beyond. Ulster County Area Transit offers daily bus service from Kingston to Ellenville and other various towns nearby. For those wanting to go further, Trailways runs multiple routes throughout New York State and features stops in Liberty, Middletown, Monticello, and more. There is also Amtrak train service (via the Empire Service) that stops at nearby Poughkeepsie Station for anyone looking to travel even further away.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wawarsing takes 32.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wawarsing get to work:
- 76.1% drive their own car alone
- 13.7% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit