Wheatley Heights, NY offers a variety of public transportation options to its residents. The Suffolk County Transit bus lines serves the area, connecting Wheatley Heights to the nearby towns of Smithtown and Commack. The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) also provides service with stops at several stations in nearby Huntington Station and Brentwood Station. The nearest Metro-North station is located in Huntington station, providing access to New York City for commuters. Other public transportation options include taxis, car services such as Uber and Lyft, and bike sharing programs. With all these options, it's easy for Wheatley Heights' residents to get around locally or travel farther destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wheatley Heights takes 34.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wheatley Heights get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 11.0% take mass transit