Orange, TX is a city located in Orange County with a population of just over 19,000 residents. The city is served by multiple public transportation options that serve both the needs of locals as well as visitors to the area. Orange is home to two bus routes from the Orange City Transit (OCT) system which offer daily services around the city. Additionally, for those wishing to travel out of town, there are several regional and long-distance bus lines available from major hubs such as Houston and Beaumont. For individuals who prefer rail transport, Amtrak’s Sunset Limited line runs through Orange and serves cities across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Finally, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is within driving distance for those traveling by air. All these transportation options make visiting or commuting from Orange an easy and convenient experience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Orange takes 19.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Orange get to work:
- 85.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit