Washington, NC is a small town with a population of approximately 9,600 according to the 2019 U.S. census. Despite its relatively low population, there are still several public transportation options available for those living in the city or visiting for business or pleasure. The Washington Area Transit System (WATS) provides rural public transit services within Beaufort County and portions of Martin and Pitt Counties. WATS offers both fixed route and deviated fixed route services to areas such as Elizabeth City, Plymouth, Kinston, New Bern and Greenville. Additionally, the town has access to Amtrak’s Carolinian line which runs between Charlotte and Raleigh making it a convenient method of transportation for longer trips outside of Washington, NC. There is also an extensive network of taxi cabs throughout the region providing people with easy access to their destination when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington (zip 27889) takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington (zip 27889) get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit