Jefferson County, WA is a rural county located in the Puget Sound Region of Washington State. Though it is mostly rural area, Jefferson County still offers its residents several transportation options. The most common form of public transportation in the county is bus service. The Jefferson Transit Authority provides local bus service to various locations within the county as well as a few express routes to nearby cities and towns. Additionally, many taxi services are available for those needing transportation between certain destinations within the county or surrounding areas. For those who prefer to use their own vehicles, there are several roads maintained by the state and county along with private roads and trails that allow residents easy access to other parts of the region. With all these different transportation options available, Jefferson County residents have plenty of ways to get around their community quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jefferson County takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jefferson County get to work:
- 76.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.0% carpool with others
- 8.1% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit