Benton City, WA is a small city located along the Columbia River in Washington State. With a population of just over 3,000 people, the town is quite rural and has minimal public transportation options. However, there are still several forms of transportation available for those who need to get around within the city or to nearby towns or cities. Bus services are available through Kennewick Transit Authority with trips made from Benton City to Prosser, Kennewick, and Richland on weekdays. Benton-Franklin County Public Transportation also offers bus rides to select locations within the county with fares based on age and income. Additionally, taxi and ride share services such as Uber and Lyft can be used to get around Benton City as well as other areas in the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benton City takes 23.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benton City get to work:
- 84.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit