Brookings, OR Commuting


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Brookings, OR is a small city located in Curry County on the Oregon Coast. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike due to its stunning coastal views and close proximity to the California border. Despite its size, residents of Brookings can access a number of public transportation options. The most popular form of transportation in Brookings is the Browkings Area Transit (BAT). This system provides fixed-route bus service throughout Brookings, as well as a door-to-door shuttle service. The BAT also offers free bicycle racks on all buses for those who wish to bike around town. In addition, visitors to Brookings can take advantage of local taxi services like Yellow Cab Co., or ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. There are also a variety of car rental companies that provide transportation services for travelers looking to explore the area. With so many ways to get around, Brookings has something for everyone when it comes to public transportation.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Brookings takes 14.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Brookings get to work:
- 70.5% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationBrookings, OregonUnited States
  16.026.8
  Commute Mode
  78.7%73.2%
  6.6%8.6%
  0.4%4.2%
  1.6%0.5%
  4.6%2.5%
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Over 3 years ago

Brookings Oregon is one of the most beautiful places in the world and has perfect weather. I searched for a retirement home, on the beach, for nearly ten years before  More

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Over 4 years ago

Brookings is an interesting place, very nice scenery, and excellent weather. The "locals" who inhabit this place are some of the most ignorant biased people you will  More

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Retired and moved here with my husband in 2020. Best decision we ever made. Amazing weather...even the rainy days are punctuated by crisp, sunny days in the winter. Not  More

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