Williams, California is a small town of approximately 6,000 people in Colusa County. Despite its size, Williams has an impressive array of public transportation options available to its residents. Amador Transit provides bus service to the surrounding cities of Woodland, Sacramento, and Chico as well as around the county. The Williams station is located directly downtown near many of the city’s businesses and attractions. For those who prefer to drive, Interstate 5 and Highway 20 are easily accessible from Williams and provide direct access to the larger cities within Northern California. Greyhound offers daily bus service from Williams to a wide range of locations throughout California and beyond. In addition, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor line runs through town with stops at nearby Maxwell for commuters looking to travel farther than Amtrak’s San Joaquin Line (which runs from Bakersfield to Oakland). Finally, Yolo County Airport is located just 30 minutes outside of town for those needing air travel.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Williams (zip 95987) takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Williams (zip 95987) get to work:
- 72.3% drive their own car alone
- 17.0% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit