Monument, Oregon is a small unincorporated community located in the northern part of Grant County. Although the population of Monument is limited, there are various forms of transportation available to those who live or visit Monument. For those seeking public transit options, they can take advantage of the local bus service offered by Grant County Transportation. The bus runs throughout Monument and surrounding areas, allowing passengers to conveniently travel between multiple stops. Additionally, for longer trips out of town, Amtrak’s Empire Builder train travels through Monument twice daily making stops at other nearby communities and cities such as Burns and Pendleton. Lastly, for those looking for air travel options outside of Monument, Eastern Oregon Regional Airport is located 45 miles away in Pendleton. With these various modes of transportation available, Monument residents and visitors alike can easily access all the surrounding amenities the area has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monument takes 17.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monument get to work:
- 29.4% drive their own car alone
- 41.2% carpool with others
- 11.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit