Ringwood, NJ is a small town located in Passaic County. It has a total land area of 19.3 square miles and a population of around 12,000 people. Despite its size, Ringwood offers a variety of public transportation options for residents and visitors alike.
The Public Transportation division of the Passaic County Department of Transportation provides bus service throughout the county with several stops in Ringwood. Furthermore, there is an extensive rail network operated by NJ TRANSIT which includes two train stations – Ringwood Station on the Montclair-Boonton Line and Greystone Station on the Morristown Line – both providing convenient access to surrounding cities and Newark Airport.
For those who prefer to drive, there are several highways running through or near Ringwood such as Route 23, Interstate 287, Route 511 (which connects to New York State routes) and Skyline Drive providing quick access to various locations and attractions within and outside of Ringwood. Additionally, taxi services are available for those wishing to take advantage of this mode of transportation.
Overall, with its convenient public transit options including bus routes and commuter rail lines as well as various highways running through or near it, Ringwood offers residents and visitors plenty of easy transportation choices for getting around town or going further away.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ringwood takes 34.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ringwood get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 2.7% take mass transit