Durham, California is a small community located in Butte County. Despite its small size, Durham has a wide variety of transportation options available for the residents and visitors alike. The city is served by Butte County Transit which offers fixed route bus service to Chico and Paradise as well as local routes within Durham and the surrounding area. Additionally, Butte Regional Transit provides transportation to Oroville, Marysville, Corning, and other neighboring cities. For those who prefer to drive, several major highways run through or near Durham, including Interstate 5 and State Route 99. The nearest international airport is Sacramento Intl Airport which is located approximately 65 miles away in Sacramento. There are a number of other smaller airports located within an hour’s drive of Durham. With such a variety of transportation options available there is sure to be something for everyone in this small Californian town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Durham takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Durham get to work:
- 79.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit