Essex County, NY is home to many different transportation options for its residents and visitors. The county is served by multiple bus routes operated by the Adirondack Transit Lines, which include routes to Lake Placid, Wilmington, and Port Kent. In addition, Amtrak operates a station in Westport with trains running from New York City to Montreal. For those looking for an alternative form of transportation, Essex County also has bike paths and trails throughout the area plus river kayaking on the Ausable River. For those who prefer to drive, there are several major highways nearby such as Interstate 87 and Route 9N that provide access to other areas of the state. In addition, there is a ferry service from Essex County that connects it with Burlington in Vermont. With all these options available, Essex County offers convenient ways for people to get around both within the county and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Essex County takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Essex County get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit