Diamond Bar, CA is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. It has a total area of 14.9 square miles and is home to 56,287 people according to the 2020 U.S. Census estimates. The city is known for its high-end shopping centers, well-maintained neighborhoods and ample outdoor recreational opportunities. However, what may be less known are the transportation options available within Diamond Bar.
Public transportation in Diamond Bar consists of both bus and rail services operated by Foothill Transit and Metro. Foothill Transit operates several bus routes connecting Diamond Bar to other cities in the San Gabriel Valley such as La Verne, Pomona, Walnut and West Covina; trains operated by Metro provide access from Diamond Bar to downtown Los Angeles with stops at several major destinations along the way including Union Station and Hollywood/Vine Metro Station. In addition, taxi services are available in the city while Uber and Lyft also operate in the area making it convenient for residents to get around town without having to drive their own vehicle. Other alternative transportation methods such as biking or walking are also popular in Diamond Bar due to its relatively flat topography which makes traversing through it easier than other regions of Southern California where hills can be found everywhere. With these varied transportation options available for citizens living in Diamond Bar, getting around this picturesque city has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Diamond Bar takes 35.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Diamond Bar get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 6.6% work from home
- 3.1% take mass transit