Washburn County, Wisconsin, is located in Northern Wisconsin and offers a variety of transportation options. Bus and train service are available from the Union Pacific Railroad in Spooner, WI. A regional bus network known as the Great River Route connects Spooner to many neighboring towns. There is also an airport located in Washburn, WI offering flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul and other cities around the country. The county is also served by a number of taxi services, including Lyft and Uber. In addition to these public transportation options, residents can access a number of private car services such as Zipcar and Turo for more convenient transportation needs. Finally, there are multiple bike trails throughout the county providing scenic routes for cyclists of all levels to explore the area's natural beauty. With so many choices, it's easy to get around Washburn County safely and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washburn County takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washburn County get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 6.6% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit