Adams County, WA is located in the southeastern region of Washington and offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The county’s general public transportation services are provided by the city of Ritzville and Adams County Transit, which connects Adams County with various other municipalities including Spokane, Yakima, Colfax, Moses Lake, Ephrata and Othello. Additionally, the county participates in a regional vanpooling program which offers an affordable commuting alternative to those travelling to work or school from distances greater than 15 miles. The county also partners with Intercity Transit providing services on weekdays only to Wenatchee in Chelan County. For those wanting to travel outside of Adams County, Greyhound Lines is available in Ritzville connecting passengers to multiple cities within Washington and beyond. With all these offerings, it is easy for residents of Adams County to get around while being conscious of their budget and environment.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Adams County takes 17.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Adams County get to work:
- 71.3% drive their own car alone
- 18.6% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit