Lassen County, located in the northeastern part of California, offers its residents and visitors a variety of transportation options. Public transportation in the county is provided by the Lassen County Transit Authority (LCTA). The LCTA operates a fixed route bus service that covers most of the major cities in the county such as Susanville, Westwood, Janesville, and Standish. Additionally, there are several Dial-a-Ride services available which provide door to door transportation for those who need it. In addition to public transit, Lassen County is also served by several private and charter bus companies that offer longer trips throughout California as well as across state lines. This allows those living in or visiting Lassen County easy access to nearby areas including Reno/Tahoe and Sacramento.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lassen County takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lassen County get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 5.8% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit