Placer County, California is an area that is easily accessible by public transportation. Placer County’s transit system includes local bus services, dial-a-ride programs, light rail lines and express bus services connecting the county to nearby cities and attractions. The Placer County Transit operates a network of local weekday and weekend buses providing service throughout the county. Dial-a-ride programs are available in several locations including Auburn, Foresthill, Lincoln, Loomis Basin and Roseville. The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) also serves the county with two light rail lines - Gold Line and Green Line - connecting to the Capital City's downtown Amtrak station as well as popular destinations like Old Sacramento. Through SacRT’s Commuter Express program, Placer County residents can access express bus routes from the towns of Auburn and Rocklin to downtown Sacramento during rush hour times. With these local public transportation options in Placer County, it is convenient and easy for residents to get around without needing a car or other means of transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Placer County takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Placer County get to work:
- 79.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 8.3% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit