Damascus, OR is a small town located in Clackamas County with an estimated population of 10,000. The city offers a variety of transportation options to get around the area including bus service through TriMet, which provides service from Portland to Clackamas and Gresham. For those looking for a more direct connection, the Portland Streetcar is available from downtown Portland to the eastern edge of Damascus. For those who prefer to drive, there are several major highways that run through Damascus including I-205 and Highway 26 making it easy to get around the city and its surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Damascus (zip 97089) takes 34.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Damascus (zip 97089) get to work:
- 78.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 9.9% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit