How long is the commute from Coronado, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in Coronado, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Coronado, CA take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

50.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.6% take public transportation.

18.1% of workers walk to work.

18.6% work from home.

3.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 18.1 minutes (±1.2)
Public transportation: 0.6%
Work from home: 18.6%
Households without a car: 3.4%

How people in Coronado get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Coronado	San Diego County	California	United States
Drove alone	50.9% (±4.5 points)	65.9%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.3% (±1.8 points)	8.1%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.6% (±0.5 points)	1.9%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	18.1% (±4.6 points)	3.2%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	5.4% (±1.6 points)	2.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	18.6% (±3.0 points)	18.7%	17.2%	15.1%

In Coronado, the average commute is lower than in San Diego County (25.5 minutes).

It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Coronado, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Diego County (1.9%).

It is also lower than in California (2.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In San Diego County, Coronado ranks 49 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1005 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Coronado

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Coronado	San Diego County	California	United States
No vehicle	3.4% (±1.4 points)	5.5%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	37.8% (±4.0 points)	30.6%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	41.3% (±4.3 points)	39.4%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	17.6% (±3.1 points)	24.5%	25.8%	21.9%

In Coronado, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Diego County (5.5%).

It is also lower than in California (7.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Coronado

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Coronado	San Diego County	California	United States
Workers working from home	18.6% (±3.0 points)	18.7% (±0.3 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.4% (±0.9 points)	97.6% (±0.1 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	97.9% (±1.0 points)	94.9% (±0.2 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Coronado, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Diego County (94.9%).

It is also higher than in California (93.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Coronado

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Coronado
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Coronado	—	18.1 minutes (±1.2)	—
National City	3.5 mi	25.4 minutes (±1.4)	Higher
Imperial Beach	6.6 mi	27.1 minutes (±1.4)	Higher
Chula Vista	8.5 mi	28.6 minutes (±0.6)	Higher
Lemon Grove	8.8 mi	29.2 minutes (±2.7)	Higher
Bonita	8.8 mi	23.9 minutes (±2.4)	Higher
La Presa	9.7 mi	26.9 minutes (±1.3)	Higher
San Diego	11 mi	23.5 minutes (±0.2)	Higher
La Mesa	11 mi	23.8 minutes (±0.9)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: National City, CA (25.4 minutes), Imperial Beach, CA (27.1 minutes), Chula Vista, CA (28.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across San Diego County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
43 (tie)	San Diego	23.5 minutes (±0.2)
43 (tie)	Lake San Marcos	23.5 minutes (±3.2)
45	Eucalyptus Hills	23.0 minutes (±5.6)
46	Del Mar	21.9 minutes (±3.6)
47	Solana Beach	21.0 minutes (±2.2)
48	Camp Pendleton South	19.9 minutes (±2.0)
49	Coronado	18.1 minutes (±1.2)
50	Camp Pendleton Mainside	11.5 minutes (±1.4)

Showing 8 of 50 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Coronado

How long is the average commute in Coronado?

Workers who live in Coronado, CA take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Coronado without a car?

3.4% of households in Coronado have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Coronado?

18.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Coronado worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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