Oakland, New Jersey, is a small town in Bergen County with a population of around 12,000. Although it is small, Oakland offers several types of public transportation. The NJ Transit bus system operates regularly scheduled routes to and from Oakland, providing access to the surrounding communities and beyond. There is also an MTA express bus that runs directly from Oakland to Manhattan during rush hour on weekdays. Additionally, there are several commuter rail lines in the area that connect with other towns in the county as well as Hoboken and Newark. For those who prefer to drive, Interstate 287 passes through Oakland providing access to highways and cities throughout the region. For those looking for more leisurely travel options in Oakland, bicycle paths are available throughout the town for scenic rides or commuting purposes. With all these transportation options available, getting around Oakland or to nearby locations is easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oakland takes 29.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oakland get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 7.8% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit