South Gate, CA is a city located in the southern part of Los Angeles County. It is a vibrant community that provides its residents with plenty of amenities and services. One of these services is public transportation, which makes it easy for South Gate's citizens to get around the city. The primary mode of public transportation in South Gate is via Metro buses, operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). These buses provide residents with access to destinations throughout South Gate as well as other cities in LA County. The city also offers other transit options such as vanpools, Dial-A-Ride, and commuter shuttles that can make getting around fast and convenient. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are multiple freeways nearby that offer quick access to anywhere in the region. With so many transportation options available, South Gate residents have no problem getting from place to place without having to worry about traffic or parking issues.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Gate takes 31.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Gate get to work:
- 70.0% drive their own car alone
- 15.7% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 7.1% take mass transit