Fort Lewis, WA is a military base located in Pierce County near the city of Tacoma. It is home to the I Corps Headquarters and several other units of the United States Army. For those who work or live on Fort Lewis, having access to reliable transportation is essential for getting around town and accessing necessary facilities and services. Fortunately, there are several transportation options available for those stationed at Fort Lewis. Public transportation includes Pierce Transit buses which provide service within Fort Lewis as well as connecting riders to nearby cities such as Tacoma and Puyallup. The King County Metro also provides public transit service from Seattle to Fort Lewis for commuters wishing to travel outside of Pierce County. In addition, there are multiple free shuttles that circulate around the base providing rides between different areas on the installation including unaccompanied housing villages, commissary/PX shopping centers, and fitness centers. For those needing more flexibility, car rental companies are also available onsite for short term leasing needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fort Lewis takes 12.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fort Lewis get to work:
- 68.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit