Josephine County, located in Southern Oregon, offers excellent public transportation options for its residents. The Josephine County Public Transportation (JCPT) provides bus services throughout the county and operates on weekdays from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Additionally, JCPT also operates a Dial-A-Ride service that serves the rural areas of Josephine County. The Dial-A-Ride service is provided free of charge for those who qualify and are registered with JCPT. Not only does this provide access to the cities within Josephine County, but it also offers connections to neighboring counties such as Douglas, Jackson and Curry counties. For those looking to travel further distances, there is also access to Greyhound Bus Lines which provides long distance trips between major cities in Oregon as well as other states. With all these options available, it is easy for residents of Josephine County to get around without needing a personal vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Josephine County takes 20.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Josephine County get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit