Monmouth, OR is a small city located in the Willamette Valley, about halfway between Salem and Corvallis. It is a delightful place to live and visit; however, its size presents some logistical challenges when it comes to public transportation options. Fortunately, Monmouth has multiple ways of getting around without needing a car. There are buses operated by the Central Willamette Valley Transit Authority that run between nearby cities like Corvallis, Albany, and Salem on weekdays, as well as the Linn-Benton Loop bus that serves Monmouth six days a week. Additionally, there are two taxi services that offer service from Monmouth to other areas of the valley. Finally, there is also Uber and Lyft available for convenient ridesharing options. All of these transportation solutions make visiting or commuting to Monmouth easy and affordable for residents or visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monmouth takes 21.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monmouth get to work:
- 69.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit