Commuting alternatives to and from Antioch, CA?

Commuting Made Easy from Antioch, CA?

Commuting made easy? No, that is not an oxymoron if you use the alternative methods. Antioch is centrally located to go to points North, South, East and West. Think of major metropolitan areas, including suburbs, and you think of...traffic. Antioch is uniquely situated for commuting in any direction. With it's location in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Antioch is a wonderful community in which to reside and commute to a number of any other cities or communities. Located in the East Contra Costa County Antioch offers a variety of public transportation.

For those who prefer the back roads versus the highways and byways, Antioch has access to those as well. These back roads from Antioch may take an extra few moments more, but the views and relaxation are certainly worth it. Commuting to Walnut Creek and Concord via a backroad is a wonderful example. From Antioch take Deer Valley Road south to Marsh Creek Road. Head west (right hand turn) on Marsh Creek Road and you will find yourself transported into a rural oasis. Marsh Creek Road is NOT a road for excessive speed, but one to be enjoyed. There are numerous twists and turns to the road which must be navigated at safe speeds.  The two lane road lazily winds its way passed serene horse pastures, picturesque homes and ranches set back amongst the trees, as well as the back drop of Mount Diablo framing the drive. Your first sign of ciivlization comes as you draw near to the quaint town of Clayton which is reminicesnt of days gone by. The two lane road opens up to Clayton Road and other busy intersections which lead you to destinations beyond.

Commuting from Antioch does pose a challenge on both Highway 4 and Vasco Road. According to CalTrans there is work in progress at Highway 4 and Bailey Road and Railroad Avenue. Vasco Road has experienced ongoing road work since 2010 with the majority of it completed as of this writing. Alternatives to driving Highway 4 include, Tri-Delta Transit, BART or Park N' Ride. For the Vasco commute, many people find car pooling a great solution.

Antioch also has the famed Antioch Bridge heading northward toward Rio Vista, Fairfield and Vacaville. This tall bridge towers over the Delta and then gracefully eases down to the frontage road along the Delta. Draw bridges loom ahead as do local fishing spots and Island picnic and camping areas. Highway 12 intersects with the frontage road at Highway 160 where if you head east on Highway 12 you come to Lodi, the subject of a oldie' but goodie' song, "Back in Lodi Again." In west Lodi you have the option of taking Highway 5 northward leading you to Sacramento, Oregon and Washington, or southward to Los Angeles and San Diego.

Foreclosures, Auctions and Short Sales homes are available. Foreclosures, Auction homes and Short Sale Homes have provided prospective Home Owners an opportunity to purchase a home in Antioch at a remarkable price.

Commuting is made easier from Antioch with the alternative commuting methods described above; Antioch schools and parks are plentiful and shopping, restaurants and entertainment abound. Antioch is a great place to call home!

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