South Whittier, CA is a part of Los Angeles County located in the San Gabriel Valley. It has easy access to public transportation options making it convenient for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation available in South Whittier includes the Metro Bus system, Metrolink commuter rail, Amtrak intercity trains, as well as Dial-A-Ride services. The Metro Bus operates routes throughout the area providing access to local points of interest such as La Serna High School and Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station. Metrolink also serves South Whittier with commuter trains running between Los Angeles Union Station and Oceanside via Fullerton and Riverside Lines. Amtrak provides long distance train service from downtown LA to cities across California such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, and more. For those needing transportation within the city limits there are Dial-A-Ride services provided by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation which offers door-to door services for seniors and disabled people in South Whittier area. With these options available getting around in South Whittier is easier than ever!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Whittier (zip 90605) takes 31.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Whittier (zip 90605) get to work:
- 80.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit