Wheeler, OR is a small rural city located in Clatsop County with a population of 437 according to the US Census Bureau. Despite its size, Wheeler has access to several public transportation options for those who need it. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) provides bus service from Astoria to Cannon Beach and Seaside via Highway 101, seven days a week. The Nehalem Bay Transit District also offers shuttle service from Wheeler to Manzanita and Nehalem three times daily on weekdays. Both of these services are free for locals and visitors alike. For those looking to explore further afield, the Amtrak Cascades train connects Wheeler with other major cities in Oregon such as Portland, Eugene, and Salem. There is also local taxi service available for short trips around Wheeler as well as car rental companies for day trips or longer excursions. With all these options available, those living in or visiting Wheeler can easily move around the city and surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wheeler takes 18.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wheeler get to work:
- 68.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 12.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit