Albany, OR Commuting


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Albany, OR is a vibrant city with plenty of transportation options available. The city has numerous bus routes from the Albany Transit System which serves the whole city and also offers round trips to nearby towns. Additionally, Amtrak trains connect Albany to Corvallis and Portland as well as other major cities along the West Coast. For those who prefer to drive, Albany is served by one major Interstate route I-5 with several exits in the area. There are also several taxi companies that provide 24/7 transportation services to locals and visitors alike. Lastly, there are several bike and pedestrian paths in Albany which make it easy to travel around the city without a car or public transport. All these transportation options help make Albany an accessible place for travelers and commuters alike.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Albany takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Albany get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationAlbany, OregonUnited States
  20.826.8
  Commute Mode
  79.4%73.2%
  8.5%8.6%
  0.6%4.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  2.2%2.5%
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Over 2 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 4 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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