Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is a large, vibrant community located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. The city is known for its diverse natural beauty including dramatic cliffs and rolling hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Residents and visitors alike enjoy access to great parks, trails, shops, restaurants, and beaches. One of the main draws to this area is its convenient access to public transportation options.
The city of Rancho Palos Verdes offers a variety of public transportation options including bus routes through the Big Blue Bus system as well as Metro Lines 233 and 344 that both provide service to Downtown Los Angeles. There are also bike paths along most major roads in the city for cyclists who prefer pedal power over motorized vehicles. For those needing additional transportation options, there are several ride share services available such as Uber, Lyft, or Gettaxi that can easily be accessed throughout the city. Additionally, residents can use Metrolink commuter rail service from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles to reach destinations like San Diego or Orange County with ease and convenience. With all these options available residents have easy access to all that Rancho Palos Verde has to offer and can explore beyond their own neighborhood with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rancho Palos Verdes takes 34.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rancho Palos Verdes get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 10.3% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit