The Utica-Rome, NY Metro Area offers a wide variety of public transportation options. Transit services are provided by the Utica Transit Authority (UTA) and the Mohawk Valley Regional Transportation Council (MVRTC). The UTA operates a network of buses throughout Oneida County, while MVRTC operates both buses and para-transit vehicles to serve all of Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Both organizations provide daily service to popular destinations such as hospitals, schools, shopping centers, and other points of interest. In addition, several local taxi companies provide transportation within the city limits. For those who prefer to travel via train or air, Amtrak provides service from Utica's Union Station to Syracuse with connections to other cities across the country. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is also located nearby providing flights into various cities across the US. All these resources provide residents with efficient ways to travel around the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Utica-Rome Metro Area takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Utica-Rome Metro Area get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit