Orinda, CA is a small city located in Contra Costa County, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is renowned for its beautiful views and parks, but also boasts an excellent public transportation system. The City of Orinda operates the local bus network called Orinda Express, which runs routes throughout the city and surrounding towns. For those who prefer to use rail services, BART provides service to nearby Walnut Creek and Oakland stations. Various shuttles are also available in the area for commuters looking for an alternative route to work or school. Additionally, Uber and Lyft offer rides to residents or visitors who want to explore what Orinda has to offer without driving themselves. With all these options available, getting around Orinda has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Orinda takes 34.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Orinda get to work:
- 60.5% drive their own car alone
- 5.7% carpool with others
- 12.8% work from home
- 19.2% take mass transit