Kenmore, WA is a small city located northeast of Seattle. As such, it offers several forms of public transportation for residents and visitors to get around. Metro Bus services the area with routes running up and down major roads connecting Kenmore to its neighboring cities and towns. Community Transit provides regional bus service to Lynnwood, Bellevue, and Woodinville. The Sounder Commuter Rail also has a stop in Kenmore, offering an easy way for people to travel into downtown Seattle during rush hour without having to drive. For those who prefer a more relaxed ride, the King County Water Taxi also stops at nearby Lake Washington on its way to Downtown Seattle. In addition, the Burke-Gilman Trail provides a scenic bike route through the heart of Kenmore that runs along the Sammamish River for pedestrians or cyclists looking for an alternative form of transportation. With these options available, Kenmore makes it easy for locals and visitors alike to explore the area with relative ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kenmore takes 33.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kenmore get to work:
- 68.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 9.0% work from home
- 11.2% take mass transit