Contra Costa County in California is known for its excellent public transportation system, which offers a variety of options to travelers. With BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, commuters can easily travel from one end of the county to the other with ease. AC Transit buses provide service to and from San Francisco and points in between while WestCAT Lynx buses connect most of the cities in Contra Costa with each other. Additionally, County Connection provides bus services throughout Contra Costa. The county also operates a ferry service connecting Mare Island with Vallejo and San Francisco. For those looking for carpooling or ride sharing options, there are several companies available as well as eRideShare and 511 services that provide alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles. Altogether, these various transportation options make it easy for residents and visitors alike to get around without having to own a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Contra Costa County takes 37.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Contra Costa County get to work:
- 68.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.7% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 10.3% take mass transit