Desert Center, CA is a small rural town in southeastern California. Despite its small size, Desert Center is well connected by public transportation. The Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) provides bus service to and from the area with routes to Blythe, Thermal, and other nearby cities. Greyhound also offers express buses to various cities throughout the state. For those who prefer to drive, the city is accessible via Interstate 10 and Highway 177, which connects it with Arizona and other major cities. Additionally, there are several airports within an hour's drive from Desert Center, providing easy access for travelers flying into or out of the area. With all of these options available, residents of Desert Center have convenient access to transportation both within the city and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Desert Center takes 33.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Desert Center get to work:
- 45.2% drive their own car alone
- 25.8% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 3.2% take mass transit