Palo Alto Commute Data
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4/24/26, 1:56 PM
What's the average commute time in Palo Alto?
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4/24/26, 1:56 PM
On average, it takes 21.0 minutes to get to work in Palo Alto.
The most common departure window is 09:00 AM – 09:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
Most people travel to work by Car. About 33.4% work from home.
Commute mode distribution
How does Palo Alto's commute compare?
| Metric | Palo Alto | California | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Commute Time | 21.0 min | 23.6 min | 22.5 min |
| Work From Home | 33.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Walked | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.5% |