Seneca County, New York is located in the western Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. While it has no public transit system of its own, there are still plenty of transportation options available in the area. The Seneca County Department of Public Transportation provides bus service to and from destinations in Seneca County and surrounding counties. Taxi services are also readily available and can provide transportation to wherever you need to go. For longer trips, smaller planes can be rented at the nearby Watkins Glen Regional Airport or larger commercial flights can be taken out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport about an hour away. Finally, cycling is a popular form of transportation in the area due to its beautiful views and scenery; bicycle lanes have been added to many roads throughout the county providing a safe means for getting around. With all these options available, getting around Seneca County is simple and convenient for both visitors and locals alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Seneca County takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Seneca County get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit