Port Jervis, NY is a small city located in Orange County. It has a population of 8,361, according to the 2010 US Census. The city is well-connected to the surrounding areas via public transportation. Port Jervis is serviced by NJ Transit and Short Line bus services. NJ Transit provides service from Port Jervis to Hoboken, NJ with connections to New York City, Newark and other destinations in northern New Jersey. Short Line offers cross-county services to other cities in Orange County such as Middletown and Goshen. In addition, local taxi services are available for those who prefer it over public transportation. This makes it convenient for commuters to get around town and beyond without having to rely on private vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Port Jervis (zip 12771) takes 30.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Port Jervis (zip 12771) get to work:
- 77.7% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 6.8% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit