Seattle, Washington lies within the 98104 zip code area and is home to a wide variety of transportation options. Public transportation in Seattle includes local buses, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries. The downtown area is served by more than 50 bus routes operated by King County Metro Transit with additional service provided by Sound Transit Express. Link Light Rail runs from the University of Washington to Sea-Tac Airport with over 20 stations along the route. Commuter trains operated by Sounder connect Tacoma and Everett with downtown Seattle while King County Water Taxi provides ferry service between West Seattle and downtown. Rideshare companies such as Lyft, Uber and ReachNow are also available in Seattle for those who prefer a more personalized experience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Seattle (zip 98104) takes 24.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Seattle (zip 98104) get to work:
- 19.6% drive their own car alone
- 2.9% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 26.9% take mass transit