The Ontario, OR Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents and visitors. The city is served by the Malheur County Transit system which operates several routes throughout the region with fares ranging from free to $2.00 per ride depending on your destination. Additionally, there is the Treasure Valley Express (TVX) bus service that connects the nearby cities of Nyssa, Vale and Ontario with a commuter schedule as well as regularly scheduled trips to Boise, Idaho. For those who prefer to drive, US-20 and I-84 are easily accessible roads that connect Ontario with the surrounding metropolitan area. There are also several bike paths in the area offering cyclists an alternative way to get around town. All these options make it easier for people to explore what this vibrant city has to offer while still maintaining social distancing guidelines during the current pandemic.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ontario Metro Area takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ontario Metro Area get to work:
- 76.6% drive their own car alone
- 12.9% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit