Inyo County, California is a sparsely populated county located in the Eastern Sierra region of the state, bordering Nevada and Death Valley National Park. Much of the county is sparsely populated rural land with small towns and villages dotted throughout. As such, public transportation options are somewhat limited in Inyo County. The main source of public transportation available in Inyo County is provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA), which operates a network of buses connecting many communities throughout the region. ESTA also offers Dial-A-Ride services for those who need it and specialized transit services for those with disabilities or medical conditions. Other smaller local transit providers also operate within some cities and towns in the county, providing additional transport options to residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Inyo County takes 16.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Inyo County get to work:
- 69.4% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit