Highways
New York State Route 12 is a major north-south corridor that runs from
Utica in the north to Binghamton in the south and provides easy access
to the New York State
Thruway, Interstates 81, 88,
and 86 and State Route 20. The County of
Chenango operates a highway system of approximately 304 miles, which
networks with State and Interstate highways and makes traveling to our
state government center in Albany an easy commute.
The main route through the Town of McDonough is State
Highway 220, intersected in several places with County Routes. A network
of Town maintained dirt roads allow access to secluded homes and
businesses.
Air
Norwich and Greene in Chenango County and Hamilton in Madison County all
have airport access. The Lt. Warren Eaton Airport located in Norwich
features full charter services, full service maintenance, and jet and
aviation fuel sales. The airport accommodates
business jet traffic. Larger airports within an hour's drive include the
Binghamton Regional Airport in Binghamton, the Oneida City Airport in
Utica, and the Hancock International Airport in Syracuse.
Rail
Rail transportation is for freight only, and is served by the NY
Susquehanna & Western Railroad and the Delaware and Hudson Railway.
60 minutes away, Metro lines run from Syracuse to focal points such as
Washington, DC and New York City. For the sight-seeker, there are
limited run excursion trains located a short 30 to 45 minute
commute away.
Public Transit
Public bus transportation is operated by Coach USA and runs daily around
the county offering affordable transportation. Shortline buses run every
day from Binghamton to Utica on State Route 12 and have stops along the
way. Greyhound Bus Lines also makes runs each day in the area. In
addition, DIAL-A- RIDE provides transportation in those areas that do
not have fixed route stops. Private taxi and limousine services are also
available.
McDonough is well
served by the county system.
A bus runs from Greene to Norwich through McDonough daily. The McDonough
General Store serves as a main gather spot for passengers. However,
several other stops are made along the routes to Norwich to accommodate
those living further from the center of the hamlet.
For more information visit the
Chenango County Public Transit
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