Mercer Island, WA is located in the middle of Lake Washington and is connected to Seattle, Bellevue, and other suburbs by bridges. The Mercer Island Transit Center is a hub for public transportation for people living on the island as well as those visiting. The transit center provides bus service to destinations throughout King County, with connections to Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Seattle's University District Station. There are also multiple private transportation companies available offering carpooling services that connect Mercer Island with neighboring cities. Cycling is another popular form of transportation in Mercer Island, with miles of bike trails and paths connecting the city with its surroundings. With all these options available, residents and visitors can easily move around the island without having to worry about traffic or parking issues.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mercer Island takes 23.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mercer Island get to work:
- 70.5% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 10.5% work from home
- 8.0% take mass transit