Amenia, NY is a small but vibrant town located in New York's Dutchess County. Although the population of Amenia is relatively small, the town provides a range of transportation options to its residents. Public transport services are provided by Coach USA/Shortline Bus, which runs multiple routes to and from nearby cities such as Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Within Amenia, local bus services are run by Dutchess Country LOOP and Hudson Valley Regional Transit System (HVRTS). Additionally, there are taxi companies available in the area, offering convenient service to locals when needed. For those looking for more scenic travel options, Amtrak runs a stop in neighboring Wassaic station which connects Amenia with many other cities along the East Coast. With these various public transit options available throughout the area, residents of Amenia have easy access to nearby towns and cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Amenia takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Amenia get to work:
- 69.7% drive their own car alone
- 14.7% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 5.8% take mass transit