How long is the commute from San Marino, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in San Marino, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in San Marino, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

57.5% of workers drive alone to work.

3.1% take public transportation.

1.8% of workers walk to work.

28.4% work from home.

0.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.6 minutes (±2.1)
Public transportation: 3.1%
Work from home: 28.4%
Households without a car: 0.4%

How people in San Marino get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	San Marino	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Drove alone	57.5% (±5.7 points)	64.8%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.8% (±3.1 points)	9.3%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	3.1% (±3.0 points)	3.9%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.8% (±1.6 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.3% (±0.4 points)	2.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	28.4% (±5.5 points)	17.1%	17.2%	15.1%

In San Marino, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In San Marino, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (3.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Los Angeles County, San Marino ranks 123 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 622 of 1,076.

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

Cars per household in San Marino

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	San Marino	Los Angeles County	California	United States
No vehicle	0.4% (±0.5 points)	8.9%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	15.9% (±4.0 points)	34.5%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	49.8% (±6.0 points)	34.3%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	33.8% (±5.1 points)	22.3%	25.8%	21.9%

In San Marino, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).

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 San Marino

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	San Marino	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Workers working from home	28.4% (±5.5 points)	17.1% (±0.2 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	99.5% (±0.5 points)	96.7% (±0.1 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	98.6% (±1.3 points)	93.0% (±0.1 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In San Marino, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).

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

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

Average commute in places near San Marino

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with San Marino
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
San Marino	—	26.6 minutes (±2.1)	—
San Pasqual	1.3 mi	33.1 minutes (±4.9)	Higher
East San Gabriel	1.9 mi	29.9 minutes (±2.0)	Higher
San Gabriel	2.1 mi	28.4 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
East Pasadena	2.2 mi	26.4 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
South Pasadena	2.7 mi	29.9 minutes (±2.0)	Higher
Pasadena	3.0 mi	26.9 minutes (±0.8)	Not measurably different
Alhambra	3.0 mi	30.3 minutes (±1.0)	Higher
Temple City	3.4 mi	30.9 minutes (±1.6)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Pasqual, CA (33.1 minutes), East San Gabriel, CA (29.9 minutes), South Pasadena, CA (29.9 minutes).

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

Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
117 (tie)	Alondra Park	26.8 minutes (±2.6)
117 (tie)	South San Gabriel	26.8 minutes (±2.0)
119 (tie)	Culver City	26.7 minutes (±1.2)
119 (tie)	Irwindale	26.7 minutes (±4.0)
119 (tie)	West Carson	26.7 minutes (±1.4)
122 (tie)	Hawaiian Gardens	26.6 minutes (±2.0)
122 (tie)	San Marino	26.6 minutes (±2.1)
124	East Pasadena	26.4 minutes (±3.5)
125 (tie)	Burbank	26.0 minutes (±0.8)
125 (tie)	Industry	26.0 minutes (±11.2)
127 (tie)	Artesia	25.8 minutes (±2.1)
127 (tie)	West Athens	25.8 minutes (±3.2)
129	Lomita	25.6 minutes (±2.1)

Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles 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 San Marino

How long is the average commute in San Marino?

Workers who live in San Marino, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in San Marino without a car?

0.4% of households in San Marino have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in San Marino?

28.4% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in San Marino worked from home, and 98.6% 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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