Washington, MN County is a great place for those who need to get around quickly and efficiently. The county offers several public transportation options, including buses and rail. The county has local bus routes, operated by the Washington County Transit System, that provide service to many major cities in the area. Additionally, there are two light rail lines that run through Washington County – the Blue Line and the Green Line – which offer commuters easy access to downtown Minneapolis. For those wanting to travel further out into the Greater Twin Cities Metro Area, Metro Transit provides fast and reliable bus service between communities in the region. With all of these public transportation options available in Washington County, it’s easy to get around without having to rely on private vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington County takes 25.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington County get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit