Gold Bar, WA is a small rural town located in Snohomish County in the state of Washington. The population of Gold Bar is estimated to be fewer than 2,000 people. Despite the small size of the town, there are still plenty of public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike.
The nearby city of Everett operates two bus routes, 701 and 702, that pass through Gold Bar on their way from Everett to Sultan. Both routes have stops at various points throughout Gold Bar, including at Safeway and the Gold Bar Post Office. Additionally, Community Transit serves the region with its Route 214 bus which runs between Woodinville and Monroe via Index. The route also provides service to Gold Bar, stopping at both Safeway and the post office.
For those wanting to travel further afield there are several other public transportation options available within easy reach. Just 30 miles away is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport which offers domestic and international flights as well as ground transportation services such as buses and taxis. Regional Amtrak trains also stop every day in Everett while Greyhound provides intercity coach services from its terminal in Marysville - just 15 miles away from Gold Bar by car or bus.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gold Bar takes 41.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gold Bar get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 2.5% take mass transit