Ponderay, ID is a small community of just over 1,000 residents located in Bonner County. Despite its small size, Ponderay offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The most popular choice is to drive one's own vehicle; multiple roads connect the city with other nearby towns and cities as well as highways leading to many destinations outside the state. Those who prefer public transportation have several options available. The local bus system offers routes through Ponderay as well as connecting to surrounding towns in the county. Travelers can also access regional transportation services, such as Greyhound buses that travel between several major cities in Idaho and Washington State. For shorter trips, taxi services are also available within the city limits. For those who wish to travel further away from Ponderay, there are both local and international airports located approximately two hours away that provide flights to various destinations across the country and around the world.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ponderay (zip 83852) takes 25.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ponderay (zip 83852) get to work:
- 73.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 7.9% take mass transit