Jefferson County, OR offers a range of transportation options for its residents. Public transit is provided by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), whose mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation services in Jefferson County. The COIC operates bus routes throughout the county, connecting it to Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, and other local communities. Other more specialized services are also available from COIC including Dial-A-Ride for senior citizens and disabled individuals needing door-to-door service; Community Connector for connecting rural communities within the county; and Free Rides programs for those on lower incomes. Furthermore, there are several taxi services operating in Jefferson County such as Central Oregon Taxi based in Madras and Pilot Butte Taxi in Bend which offer individual trips for a fee. For those looking to travel further afield, Greyhound buses depart regularly from Redmond and Bend station providing connections with many major cities around the state. All these options make it easy to get around Jefferson County and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jefferson County takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jefferson County get to work:
- 74.7% drive their own car alone
- 14.8% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit