Porterville, California is a small city located in Central California, with a population of about 55,000 people. Despite its size, Porterville offers several public transportation options to help residents and visitors alike get around the city. The Porterville Transit System provides bus service throughout the city for locals and visitors looking to explore all that Porterville has to offer. Additionally, the City of Porterville also operates an airport for general aviation, which caters to private pilots and recreational aircraft owners. For those needing to travel further afield or reach international destinations; both Fresno International Airport and Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport are nearby. Finally, Amtrak also serves the town via their San Joaquin route which runs from Sacramento in the north to Bakersfield in the south. By offering multiple convenient transportation options, Porterville is able to accommodate any type of traveler no matter their needs or plans for their visit.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Porterville takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Porterville get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 17.4% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit