California Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for California
California Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
18,371,933
Population 16+
driving
75.2%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
17.2%
Remote Share
Public Transit
2.9%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
California Commute Mode Distribution
California Historical Commuting Trends
California Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 13,817,095 | 75.2% |
| Public transportation | 524,948 | 2.9% |
| Bicycle | 127,463 | 0.7% |
| Walked | 434,023 | 2.4% |
| Other means | 313,580 | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 3,154,824 | 17.2% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for California
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 75.2% of workers in California utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in California has increased significantly. Currently, 17.2% of the workforce works remotely, which is significantly higher than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 17.2% of workers in California currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.