Malheur County, Oregon has a range of transportation options available. There are two airports that support the area, the Ontario Regional Airport and the Burns Municipal Airport. Located in Ontario, the Regional Airport is the largest in the county and offers commercial flights to major cities throughout Oregon and Idaho. The Burns Municipal Airport is a small airport located near Burns which serves private aircrafts. Public transportation is also available for those who don't own their own vehicles. Malheur County is home to two public bus lines operated by La Grande Transportation and Interpines Transit Services that provide bus service to local communities within the county as well as routes to neighboring counties and cities. Additionally, local taxi services are readily available for those looking for more direct travel from one location to another.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Malheur County takes 18.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Malheur County get to work:
- 75.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit