Dover Plains, New York is a small town in Dutchess County with a population of about 1,600 people. Despite its size, the town has several transportation options available. Public transit is managed by the Dutchess County LOOP Bus system with multiple routes serving Dover Plains and surrounding areas. Taxis are also available to take residents to other parts of the county or neighboring towns. The Amtrak train service is also available for those looking to travel further afield with access to New York City and Albany in just over two hours. Additionally, for those who prefer to drive themselves there are plenty of car rental services located near Dover Plains.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dover Plains (zip 12522) takes 37.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dover Plains (zip 12522) get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit