Newberg, OR is a small city located southwest of Portland in the Willamette Valley. As such, it offers a number of transportation options for its citizens. The primary mode of transport is by car, with access to several highways including Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 219. Public transportation options are also available, with both the Newberg-Sherwood city bus system and the Cherriots Regional Transit providing bus services within the city. There are also three major airports within 40 miles: Portland International Airport, Hillsboro Municipal Airport, and McNary Field Airport. For those seeking alternative modes of transport, bike lanes are available throughout Newberg's downtown core and on many arterial roads. There are also numerous walking trails available along the Tualatin River which runs east to west through most of the city. Ultimately, residents of Newberg enjoy a wide variety of transportation options for commuting within and outside of the city limits.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newberg takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newberg get to work:
- 69.9% drive their own car alone
- 14.4% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit