Oak Harbor, WA is a vibrant city located on Whidbey Island in Washington’s Puget Sound. This city has a wide variety of transportation options available to its residents and visitors alike. Public transportation in Oak Harbor includes fixed-route bus service operated by Island Transit, which provides connections to most major population centers throughout the island. In addition, there are several taxi companies that serve Oak Harbor as well as an extensive system of bike trails and paths for those who prefer two wheels over four. Those wanting to take a ferry can do so from the town’s marina; ferries provide direct access to mainland ports such as Everett, Anacortes and Port Townsend. All these forms of public transportation make it easy to get around Oak Harbor without having to rely on private vehicles or personal drivers.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oak Harbor takes 18.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oak Harbor get to work:
- 80.4% drive their own car alone
- 12.4% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit