Santa Rosa, California is part of the larger metropolitan area in Northern California known as the North Bay. It is home to a growing number of people and businesses. As such, there are several public transportation options available in the Santa Rosa Metro Area. Those include bus routes operated by Sonoma County Transit (SCT), the SMART Train which runs between Santa Rosa and San Francisco, and a bike share system that operates within parts of downtown Santa Rosa. These public transportation options make it easy for locals and visitors alike to get around the area quickly and conveniently. Additionally, taxi services and ride-hailing companies like Uber are also available in the metro area for those who need them. With so many public transportation options available, getting around Santa Rosa has never been easier or more convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area takes 25.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit