Washington, RI County is a great place to live due to the convenient transportation options available for its residents. The public transit system consists of buses that provide scheduled service throughout the county and can be used to travel to nearby Providence, Newport, and Wakefield. Additionally, there are several taxi services available as well as the Washington County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that provides paratransit services for elderly and disabled riders. For those who prefer other forms of transportation, biking or walking are also good ways to get around. There are numerous trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes available in the county that make getting around easy and safe.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington County takes 25.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington County get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit