Wahkiakum County, Washington is a rural area located in the southwest corner of the state. Public transportation in this county consists mainly of bus services provided by Wahkiakum Transit and private transport companies. Wahkiakum Transit offers scheduled bus services from Cathlamet to Longview, and they also provide local rides as requested. Private transport companies provide inter-county transport services as well as out-of-county service to places like Cowlitz County. Residents of the county can also take advantage of ferry services that connect them to cities outside of the county such as Astoria, Oregon. These ferry services offer daily trips to and from points both inside and outside the county, making it easier for residents to get around without having their own vehicles. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that offer service throughout the county and further away destinations if needed. These transportation options make it easier for people in Wahkiakum County to commute between different areas when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wahkiakum County takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wahkiakum County get to work:
- 74.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 3.3% take mass transit