Deschutes County, Oregon is a beautiful place to live and work. With its close proximity to the Cascade Mountains, numerous rivers and lakes, and picturesque pine forests, it’s easy to see why so many people love living in this area. Although Deschutes County does not have any public transportation of its own, there are several options available for those who need to get around. The Cascades East Transit (CET) provides bus service from Redmond and Bend to La Pine and Sunriver. CET also provides intercity service connecting Bend to Sisters, Gilchrist, Chemult, Chiloquin, Klamath Falls and Crescent City in California. The easiest way to explore Deschutes County is by car but if you’re looking for a more eco-friendly option then renting an electric bicycle or scooter may be your best bet. Many of the local cities provide bike rentals at reasonable prices which makes getting around a breeze. If you prefer public transportation then there are also several train services that run through Deschutes County such as Amtrak's Coast Starlight line between Seattle and Los Angeles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Deschutes County takes 18.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Deschutes County get to work:
- 74.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 10.4% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit