Medina, WA is a small city located in the Eastside region of King County. It has a population of 3,000 and is situated on the northern shore of Lake Washington. Despite its small size, Medina offers its residents convenient access to public transportation options. The city is served by the Sound Transit 545 bus route which connects Medina to downtown Bellevue and other neighboring towns in the Eastside area. Additionally, local commuters can utilize King County Metro buses to reach other destinations in King County. For those looking for more convenient or faster transportation options, there are several taxi companies operating in the area as well as rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. There is also an Amtrak station nearby in nearby Seattle for those who want to travel further afield. With these various public transportation options available, it's easy for locals and visitors alike to get around Medina and explore all that it has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Medina takes 21.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Medina get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 4.6% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 5.4% take mass transit