Anderson Island, WA is a small rural community located in Pierce County. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge and there are limited transportation options available. The main form of transportation on the island is car or bike. For visitors, there are two ferry services that operate during the summer season which can take them from Anderson Island to Steilacoom or Tacoma. The Washington State Ferry System also operates a vehicle and passenger ferry from Anderson Island to Steilacoom during the summer months. There is also a bus system that serves parts of Anderson Island and connects it with neighboring cities such as Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle. The buses run frequently throughout the day and offer a convenient way for people to travel between the island and nearby towns. Additionally, many private boat owners have docks on Anderson Island where they can launch their vessels for recreational use or to visit nearby islands or harbors. For those who live on Anderson Island, public transportation options are limited but still available if needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Anderson Island takes 31.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Anderson Island get to work:
- 56.4% drive their own car alone
- 16.8% carpool with others
- 11.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit