Bend, CA is a small town in Southern California with a population of approximately 10,000 people. Despite its size, Bend boasts a variety of public transportation options that make getting around the city convenient and easy. Public bus services are provided by the Bend-LaPine school district and operated by First Transit, Inc. The buses run on fixed routes throughout the city as well as to nearby cities like Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. The city also has several taxi companies that offer both local rides and airport transportation. Biking is another popular form of transportation in Bend with many bike paths and trails throughout the city. There are also multiple rental car companies for those who need to explore further afield or go on longer trips outside the city limits. With all these options available, locals and visitors can get around Bend with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bend takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bend get to work:
- 95.8% drive their own car alone
- 0.8% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit