The city of Lynwood, CA, 90262 is served by several public transportation options. The Metro Green Line serves the city with light rail and provides easy access to downtown Los Angeles. The Metro Silver Line also serves Lynwood with express bus service to downtown LA. Additionally, the Long Beach Transit (LBT) provides local bus service throughout the greater Los Angeles area including Lynwood and nearby cities of Compton and Bellflower. LBT connects passengers to major shopping centers, hospitals, schools, parks and other areas. For those who prefer to use a bike or walk for shorter trips within the city there are several bike lanes throughout the area as well as sidewalks along most major streets. All of these transportation options make it easier for citizens of Lynwood to get around town and commute into downtown LA for work or leisure activities without needing a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lynwood (zip 90262) takes 31.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lynwood (zip 90262) get to work:
- 73.8% drive their own car alone
- 14.4% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 5.6% take mass transit