Birch Bay, WA is a picturesque town located in Whatcom County. It is known for its beautiful scenery, excellent fishing opportunities, and wide variety of outdoor activities. Despite its small size, Birch Bay offers plenty of transportation options to get around the town and surrounding area. Public buses operated by Whatcom Transportation Authority provide frequent service to nearby cities and towns. There is also a ferry service connecting Birch Bay to Lummi Island. Additionally, visitors can rent bicycles from local companies for exploring the area or they can take advantage of car-sharing services like Zipcar which have multiple locations throughout town. All these transportation options make it easy for residents and visitors alike to explore all that Birch Bay has to offer!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Birch Bay takes 25.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Birch Bay get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit