Fairfield, a city located in the eastern part of Solano County in California, is known for its proximity to the Bay Area and its affordable housing. The city offers an array of public transportation options for residents commuting within and outside Fairfield. Public transportation includes the Solano Express Bus that provides daily bus services to surrounding cities such as Vallejo, Vacaville, and Fairfield Transit which has five different lines throughout the city. There are also taxi services, carpooling opportunities, and biking trails that connect one side of Fairfield to another. With all these options available, it’s easy to get around town without having to rely on personal transportation. The public transportation system makes it easier for residents to commute to work or school while helping reduce traffic congestion in the process.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fairfield takes 30.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fairfield get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 14.2% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit