Forest Grove, OR is a city located in Washington County, about 20 miles west of Portland. It is a small town with a population of about 22,000 people. Despite its size, Forest Grove offers plenty of options when it comes to public transportation. The local bus system, called the SMART Bus, provides service throughout the city and connects it to nearby Hillsboro and Beaverton. The TriMet bus system also serves Forest Grove and offers connections to downtown Portland and other parts of Oregon. In addition to bus services, the area also has rail access via the Westside Express Service (WES), a commuter train that runs from Wilsonville into downtown Portland. All of these transportation options make it convenient for residents and visitors alike to get around in Forest Grove.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Forest Grove takes 26.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Forest Grove get to work:
- 72.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 7.8% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit