The Syracuse, NY Metro Area is served by an extensive network of public transportation options. The main provider of services in the area is the Regional Transit Services (RTS), which operates an extensive bus system that connects residents to major destinations throughout Onondaga County. RTS also offers paratransit services for individuals with disabilities and access-a-ride services for seniors and people with special needs. In addition, Amtrak offers rail service to nearby Utica and Rochester, while Greyhound Lines provides direct bus routes to Buffalo and New York City. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is located just outside of the city limits, providing convenient air travel connections within the region as well as across North America.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Syracuse Metro Area takes 21.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Syracuse Metro Area get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 2.5% take mass transit