Independence, CA is a small city in Inyo County located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With its close proximity to Yosemite National Park, many visitors come to explore the area’s stunning natural beauty. Public transportation is available in Independence through the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA), an organization that provides safe and reliable transport for residents and tourists throughout Inyo County. ESTA operates a bus system that connects Independence with Lone Pine, Bishop, Big Pine, Olancha, and Mammoth Lakes. There are also two Dial-a-Ride services provided by ESATA in which customers can call or use an app to book same-day trips within Independence for a fee. Residents of Independence enjoy convenient access to public transit options that help them explore the area with ease and comfort.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Independence takes 16.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Independence get to work:
- 64.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit