Trout Lake, Washington is a small rural town located in Skamania County with an approximate population of 418 people. Despite its small size, transportation options are available to get around the area. The most popular form of transportation is personal car or motorcycle as there are no buses or shuttles available. However, the adjacent towns of Carson and White Salmon have public bus systems that can take commuters to other cities in the region. For those traveling outside the county, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft provide convenient transportation options. Additionally, Amtrak's Empire Builder Line stops at Bingen-White Salmon Station which is located 12 miles east of Trout Lake. Hikers also have access to nearby trails that offer scenic views throughout the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Trout Lake (zip 98650) takes 24.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Trout Lake (zip 98650) get to work:
- 62.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 21.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit