Dayton, Washington is a small rural town located in Eastern Washington. It is home to a bustling local economy and diverse population. However, one of the downsides of living in such a small town can be the limited public transportation options available to residents. Fortunately, Dayton offers a variety of transportation options to its residents. Those wishing to travel within Dayton can utilize the city’s bus service which runs from 7am-7pm daily, and provides access to downtown shopping areas, local businesses, churches, and other locations throughout the city. For travel outside of Dayton, there are also several companies that offer taxi services as well as shuttle buses for longer trips throughout the state or even out of state. These services allow those who may not have easy access to personal vehicles to still be able to get around with minimal hassle or expense.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dayton takes 16.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dayton get to work:
- 63.4% drive their own car alone
- 14.3% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit