Riverside County, California offers a wide variety of public transportation options for its residents and visitors. The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) provides over 40 routes throughout the county including buses, Dial-A-Ride services, and Express commuter services. The Metrolink train system also provides regular service from Riverside to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties with stops at major cities in the area. Other transportation options available include ride sharing services (Uber/Lyft), Amtrak train services, Greyhound bus lines, and bike share programs. With these diverse transportation options, Riverside County has something for everyone whether they are commuting to work or taking a leisurely trip around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Riverside County takes 33.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Riverside County get to work:
- 77.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.9% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit