Occidental, CA is a small community located in the Sonoma County Wine Country. With a population of only about 1,115 people, it’s an ideal destination to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Although Occidental is primarily a rural area with primarily residential areas, it does offer some public transportation options. The Sonoma County Transit (SCT) provides bus routes to and from Occidental that connect to Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. These buses run on weekdays during peak times and are reasonably priced for commuters. Additionally, the West Sonoma County Union High School District provides a free shuttle service for students living in Occidental who attend school in Forestville or Sebastopol from Monday through Friday during the school year. For those who wish to explore beyond Occidental’s borders without having to drive their own vehicle, there are shuttles available from Sonoma County Airport as well as San Francisco International Airport. In conclusion, although Occidental is small and rural, it still offers some public transportation options for residents and visitors alike which can be used to explore the town or travel further away.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Occidental takes 25.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Occidental get to work:
- 69.9% drive their own car alone
- 2.3% carpool with others
- 21.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit