How do people travel within Washington state?

In Washington State, you can travel by land, water, or air by means ranging from the expected to the extraordinary. There are buses, trains, monorails, ferries, trolleys, and high-speed ferries. Seattle even has a 'duck mobile” for a unique amphibious transportation experience.



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WMATA (Washington Metro Area Transit Authority) runs the trains and buses in Washington, and their systems are the easiest way to get around the city, hands down. Also known as Metro, the train system has even recently been expanded to better accommodate travelers and commuters coming from Maryland or Virginia.

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Washington, D.C. is a compact, walkable city that's home to incredible museums and monuments, with most of its major attractions within walking distance of each other. Also, with excellent public transportation, there's really no need for visitors to rent a car.

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It's common knowledge in the area that in the morning, between 8:00am-10:00am, traffic will be heavier going into Seattle. In the evening, between 3:00pm-6:00pm, traffic is heavier leaving Seattle.

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