Alturas, CA is a small city located in California's Modoc County. While Alturas may be seen as a rural area, it still offers several public transportation options for its residents. The most popular option for traveling around town is the Modoc Express, which provides taxi, paratransit and general transit services. It also has a shuttle service that connects to Reno-Tahoe International Airport and other nearby towns and cities. Another transit option available in Alturas is Alturabus, which provides local bus service throughout the city. Buses typically run from 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 5pm on weekends. For those looking to explore further out in the county, Greyhound offers regular trips from Alturas to Sacramento and other major California destinations. Additionally, many people rely on carpools or ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft to get around town. With these various transportation options available, residents of Alturas can easily get around town or explore beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alturas takes 15.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alturas get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit