South Prairie, WA is a small town located in the northwest corner of King County. Although the area may be considered rural by some, there are still plenty of transportation options available to its residents. Public transportation within South Prairie itself is limited, but nearby towns and cities such as Auburn, Kent, and Puyallup provide great access to the Sound Transit system with regularly scheduled bus routes throughout the day. For those who prefer traveling by car, Interstate 5 runs through South Prairie and provides easy access to other parts of King County and beyond. Additionally, several taxi companies serve South Prairie and offer convenient transportation services for those looking for a more personal means of travel.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Prairie takes 32.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Prairie get to work:
- 87.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit