Umatilla County, Oregon is a rural corner of the state located in the north-central part of the state. The public transportation available in Umatilla County is provided by the KCTD Public Transit. This service includes fixed route buses that travel seven days a week and provide mobility to both residents and visitors. The fixed-route routes cover Hermiston, Stanfield, Pendleton, Echo, Athena, and Milton-Freewater. In addition to these services, KCTD Public Transit also offers demand response and Dial-A-Ride services for elderly and disabled passengers. The goal of this service is to ensure that everyone can access reliable transportation options when they need it most.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Umatilla County takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Umatilla County get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit