What is the average commute time in Palm Desert, California?

The average commute time in Palm Desert, California is 17.7 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 14.4% of workers work from home.

When do most people in Palm Desert, California leave for work?

The most common departure window in Palm Desert is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM, followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in Palm Desert?

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On average, it takes 17.7 minutes to get to work in Palm Desert.

The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 14.4% work from home.

Metric	Palm Desert	California	US Average
Avg. Commute Time	17.7 min	23.6 min	22.5 min
Work From Home	14.4%	15.5%	13.4%
Walked	1.8%	2.4%	2.4%
Public Transit	0.7%	3.2%	3.5%