Fair Oaks, CA Commuting


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Fair Oaks, CA is a small city located in the heart of California's Central Valley. The city has a population of just over 30,000 people and is known for its quaint atmosphere and proximity to the American River Parkway. As such, there are multiple transportation options available in Fair Oaks. Public transit is provided by Roseville Transit which offers bus service with several routes throughout the city as well as express service to downtown Sacramento. Additionally, the light rail system operated by Sacramento Regional Transit serves multiple stops within the city and takes riders to various parts of West Sacramento and Downtown Sacramento. For those looking for an alternative means of transportation, bike lanes are available on many major roads in Fair Oaks allowing cyclists access to most parts of the city without having to compete with cars for space on the roadways. Finally, Uber and Lyft offer services throughout Fair Oaks providing locals and visitors with an efficient mode of transportation. In conclusion, Fair Oaks offers a variety of public transportation options for both locals and visitors alike making it easy to get around the city or travel outside of it with ease.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fair Oaks takes 27.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Fair Oaks get to work:
- 78.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 8.9% work from home
- 2.7% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationFair Oaks, CaliforniaUnited States
  29.526.8
  Commute Mode
  76.2%73.2%
  5.5%8.6%
  1.7%4.2%
  0.6%0.5%
  0.9%2.5%
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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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