Portland, TN Commuting


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Portland, TN is a small town located in Middle Tennessee with a population of about 13,000 people. Despite its small size, the city boasts a wide variety of transportation options that are easily accessible to both residents and visitors. The city is served by Greyhound bus service which provides regular trips from nearby towns and cities as well as the Nashville International Airport which offers flights throughout the United States. Public transit within Portland is provided by the Portland Transportation Authority (PTA), which operates multiple bus routes throughout the city, including routes to local schools, hospitals, and other destinations. Additionally, bike sharing programs have been implemented in and around Portland to provide alternative forms of transportation for those who wish to explore the area on two wheels. There are also several taxi companies in the area that offer door-to-door services for those looking to get around quickly or safely. With all these different options available, it's easy for anyone in Portland to find their way around this charming town.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portland takes 28.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Portland get to work:
- 82.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.7% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationPortland, TennesseeUnited States
  28.626.8
  Commute Mode
  79.9%73.2%
  12.4%8.6%
  0.0%4.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  0.3%2.5%
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Cindy · 
Over 3 years ago

Moved here from California and absolutely love it here in Portland, TN. So quiet & peaceful. Definitely a country setting. The landscape is beautiful. I frequently see  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved to Portland 15 years ago in order to educate my children at Highland Elementary and Highland Academy--private schools located in Portland. In the process, I  More

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