Washington, VA County is served by a variety of public transportation options, making it easy for residents to get around. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) operates the Metrobus and Metrorail systems in the county – two of the most popular public transportation networks in the region. Additionally, there are several bus lines operated by Fairfax Connector and Virginia Railway Express which offer service within the county and to other destinations nearby. These buses are available for both local and express services. Additionally, Amtrak provides rail service to major cities in the area from its station in Washington, VA County. With these various transportation options, residents of Washington, VA County have reliable access to urban centers as well as rural destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington County takes 24.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington County get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit