Umatilla, OR is a small city located in the northeastern corner of Oregon with a population of 6,906 according to the 2010 census. It is conveniently located off Highway 395 and is close to both the Washington and Idaho borders. When it comes to public transportation options, Umatilla is served by Umatilla County Transit (UCT), which provides services within Umatilla County and nearby cities. The transit system operates buses that run from Monday through Saturday, providing access to medical appointments, employment opportunities, shopping, restaurants, schools and other places throughout Umatilla county. The service for seniors on Wednesdays also allows them to make grocery trips as well as medical trips at no cost. Additionally, UCT features a shared-ride taxi program that offers reduced-fare rides on weekdays from 7am until 4pm for individuals who are disabled or over the age of 60. All of these options provide flexibility for those living in Umatilla to get around without having to own a car or rely on another person for transportation needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Umatilla (zip 97882) takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Umatilla (zip 97882) get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 12.6% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit