Washington, NE County is well-connected, with a wide range of transportation options available to residents. The county has an extensive public transit system that provides commuters with express buses and local service to major destinations in the county. The public bus system also offers shuttles, paratransit and dial-a-ride services for people who need assistance getting around. In addition, the area is served by several major airports located within a few hours’ drive of Washington, NE County, including Omaha Eppley Airfield and Lincoln Airport. For those who prefer to travel by rail, Amtrak serves the area with stops at various locations in Washington. Residents can also use their own vehicles or hire taxis for short trips around Washington or long distance trips across the state or nation. With all these options available for commuting in Washington, NE County, residents have plenty of choices when it comes to traveling.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington County takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit