The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR Metro Area is known for its extensive public transportation options. Portland’s TriMet light rail system provides service to most of the Metro area, including downtown Portland and the Oregon Zoo. The MAX light rail system covers 40 miles of the area with trains operating every 15 minutes during peak hours. Additionally, there are numerous bus routes that serve various neighborhoods around the Metro area, operated by both TriMet and C-TRAN. There are also multiple Amtrak services to help travelers navigate between Vancouver and Portland, as well as local streetcars and trolleys for those wishing to explore city streets in a more unique manner. With such an array of transportation options available, it's easy to get around the Metro area quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area takes 26.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area get to work:
- 70.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 6.8% work from home
- 6.5% take mass transit