The Dalles, OR Metro Area offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation is provided by Mid Columbia Bus Company, which provides fixed route service between The Dalles, OR and surrounding communities. The service operates seven days a week, from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturdays, and 12:00 am to 4:30 pm on Sundays. In addition to this service Mid Columbia Bus Company also has Dial-A-Ride services that allow people with disabilities or special needs the opportunity to access public transportation. Taxi services are also available in The Dalles as well as bike rentals and car sharing programs such as Zipcar and Car2go. With these options available it is easy for residents and visitors in The Dalles area to get around without having to rely on their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in The Dalles Metro Area takes 17.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in The Dalles Metro Area get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit