Mountain View, HI is a rural community located on the northern side of Big Island, Hawaii. It has a small population and offers its residents stunning views of Mauna Kea and the Hilo Bay Area. As such, public transportation options in Mountain View, HI are limited. The primary form of transport for local residents is by bus. The Hele-On Bus system operates throughout the area and services both the town and the surrounding areas. Additionally, there is a taxi service available to locals and visitors alike, but it is limited in scope and range due to the rural nature of Mountain View. For those looking to explore further away from the town limits, there are rental car services available as well as private shuttles that can be hired for longer trips around the island.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mountain View takes 35.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mountain View get to work:
- 83.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit