Thornton, CA is a small town located in the Central Valley of California. Although it has a population of only about 4,000 people, it is well connected to nearby towns and cities through public transportation options. The most convenient option for getting around Thornton is via the Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD) bus system. This public transportation network provides direct access to destinations such as West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Winters and many other destinations throughout Yolo County. Additionally, Amtrak offers daily rail service between Sacramento and San Francisco that stops at the West Sacramento station near Thornton. For those who prefer to drive their own cars or rent a car there are plenty of taxis available in town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Thornton takes 32.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Thornton get to work:
- 65.5% drive their own car alone
- 18.5% carpool with others
- 12.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit