Kalama, WA is located in the southern part of Cowlitz County and offers a variety of transportation options to its residents. The city has several bus lines operated by Riverside Transit Services, connecting Kalama to nearby towns such as Longview, Woodland and Kelso. In addition to this public bus service, there is also a local taxi service available if preferred. For longer trips or those farther away from Kalama, Amtrak operates through the town with two line services offering regional travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Those looking for car rentals will find plenty of options too, as Kalama is close to many major national rental companies. With all these transportation options, getting around in and around Kalama is simple and accessible for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kalama takes 25.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kalama get to work:
- 74.8% drive their own car alone
- 15.4% carpool with others
- 6.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit