Independence, OR is a small city located in Polk County Oregon. The city has a total population of 8,631 according to the 2010 census. When it comes to transportation options, Independence offers a range of services for its residents and visitors. For public transportation, Independence has Dial-A-Ride services available for those who need assistance getting around the local area. The nearest Greyhound bus station is located in Salem, which is just over 20 miles away from Independence. Additionally, there are also taxi services available within the city as well as ride sharing programs such as Uber and Lyft that are growing in popularity. Those who prefer to drive can find many car rental agencies close by. Independence also offers some limited public transportation with service provided by Polk County Public Transportation District (PCPTD). This service operates on weekdays only and provides routes from Monmouth to Dallas with stops in Independence along the way.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Independence (zip 97351) takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Independence (zip 97351) get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit