Tumwater, WA is a city in Thurston County located just southwest of Washington’s capital. Tumwater offers numerous public transportation options to meet the needs of its residents and visitors alike. The Intercity Transit Authority provides bus service to surrounding cities and to downtown Olympia. The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Authority provides service from Tumwater to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as well as express connections between Lakewood and Olympia. Additionally, taxicab services are available in Tumwater for those needing quick trips within the city or to nearby locations. For cyclists, a bike route runs along Capitol Boulevard connecting many points throughout town including businesses, parks and residential areas. Lastly, car sharing services are available through Zipcar that can be rented for short term use. All these transportation options make it easy for people traveling in or out of Tumwater by providing convenient transportation options at affordable prices.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tumwater takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tumwater get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit