Colusa County, located in the northern part of California's Central Valley, is a small rural county with a population of 21,419 as of 2019. Although Colusa is a rural area, there are several transportation options available to the local residents. The most common form of public transportation in the county is provided by Yuba-Sutter Transit. This transit service operates several buses throughout the county and provides access to nearby towns such as Marysville, Williams and Gridley. Additionally, Golden Empire Transit offers services from Chico to Red Bluff which provide access to Colusa County. Taxis are also available within Colusa County for those who need transportation for short distances or for medical appointments. Lastly, Amtrak runs through Colusa County and provides daily trips between Sacramento and Dunsmuir. With these various modes of public transportation available in the county, locals can easily access nearby towns and cities for work or leisure purposes.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colusa County takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colusa County get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 14.2% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit