Portola, CA is a small rural community located in Plumas County, California. Despite its small size, the city offers a number of transportation options for its residents. The primary form of transportation in Portola is by car. There are several major roadways that lead into and out of the city such as Highway 70 and State Route 89, making it easy to get around the area. Additionally, public transportation services are available from the nearby cities of Chilcoot and Quincy. Bus services connect these cities with Portola providing access to shopping centers and larger cities like Reno and Sacramento for those who don't have access to a vehicle. Taxis can also be used for short trips within the city or to other destinations such as Lake Tahoe or nearby ski resorts. For longer trips, air travel is available at Reno-Tahoe International Airport located approximately 130 miles away from Portola.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portola takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portola get to work:
- 75.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 9.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit