Hillsboro, OR Commuting


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Hillsboro, OR is a vibrant and growing city located in the northwest region of the United States. As such, a wide range of transportation options are available to residents for commuting and recreational travel. For those looking to travel around town, Hillsboro offers both public bus services and MAX light rail services. The Tri Met public bus service offers routes throughout the city along with commuter express routes to downtown Portland. For those wanting to travel farther from Hillsboro, Amtrak trains provide regular service to surrounding cities as well as long distance destinations. For cyclists, the city of Hillsboro recently unveiled a comprehensive network of bike paths that span across major roads and neighborhoods. This network offers riders a safe, efficient way to get around town while also providing scenic views of local landmarks and attractions. Lastly, those looking for traditional methods can find taxi services readily available throughout the city or utilize rideshare options such as Uber or Lyft. With all these transportation options available, Hillsboro makes it easy for visitors and locals alike to explore all that this beautiful Pacific Northwest region has to offer.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hillsboro takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Hillsboro get to work:
- 72.9% drive their own car alone
- 11.2% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 6.9% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationHillsboro, OregonUnited States
  23.426.8
  Commute Mode
  68.0%73.2%
  8.7%8.6%
  6.1%4.2%
  0.9%0.5%
  2.9%2.5%
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Hillsboro is definitely an improvement over Portland Oregon which went from a beautiful city to a major dump full of homelessness, garbage and crime. We had lived in  More

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I've lived in HIllsboro twice. It is a very diverse part of Portland with tons of immigrants and the best rural flare in the  More

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We lived here for seven years. What we loved about it was it was close to family; everything was close for doctors, shopping, libraries, parks,etc; and much was in  More

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