The Eugene, OR Metro Area has a decent selection of public transportation available for residents and visitors. The Lane Transit District (LTD) operates bus services throughout the region with multiple routes to cover most areas. Buses run frequently from early morning until late at night, making it easy to get around. Additionally, there is a complimentary downtown shuttle service which runs every 10 minutes during peak times. For those requiring longer-distance travel, Amtrak provides rail services in and out of Eugene with connections to cities all over the United States. There is also an airport located just outside of the city limits that provides international and domestic flights. All this makes it easy for people to get around within and beyond the Eugene Metro Area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Eugene-Springfield Metro Area takes 20.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Eugene-Springfield Metro Area get to work:
- 71.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 3.1% take mass transit