What is the average commute time in Palo Alto, California?

The average commute time in Palo Alto, California is 21.0 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 33.4% of workers work from home.

When do most people in Palo Alto, California leave for work?

The most common departure window in Palo Alto is 09:00 AM – 09:59 AM, followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in Palo Alto?

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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.

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%