Douglas, WA County provides a wide range of transportation options for its residents. The county is served by numerous bus and rail routes operated by the WA Department of Transportation, including Amtrak rail service from Seattle to Spokane and Greyhound bus lines from Seattle to Vancouver. In addition, Douglas County also features several smaller local transportation systems such as the Douglas County Transit Authority (DCTA) and the Eastmont Transit Center. These transit centers offer bus services within Douglas city limits as well as convenient transfers to other regional destinations such as Spokane and Seattle. The DCTA offers fixed-route services that are easy to use and cost effective for commuters who need to get around within the county. Other public transportation options available in Douglas County include taxi services, bicycle sharing programs, carpooling programs, ride share programs, and shuttle services. These services can provide residents with safe, fast, and easy access to various locations in the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Douglas County takes 18.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Douglas County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit