Douglas County, Wisconsin is a rural area located in the northwestern part of the state. Despite its small population size, it offers an extensive range of transportation options to residents. Public transportation in Douglas County includes fixed route bus services operated by Badger Bus and Waukesha Metro Transit, both of which cover various locations in the county. There are also taxi and shuttle services available as well as ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there is ample parking available throughout the county including at the airport in Superior. Additionally, many bicycle trails are available for those wishing to travel by two wheels rather than four. All these different transportation options make it easy for Douglas County residents to get around and access all the amenities that this beautiful rural area has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Douglas County takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Douglas County get to work:
- 79.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit