Colfax, WA is a small town with an estimated population of 2,711 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its size, Colfax offers several transportation options to get around town and even further out. The most popular option is the public bus system run by Whitman Transit Authority. This bus system has several routes that travel throughout the city as well as connecting it to nearby towns. For those wanting to travel outside of Colfax, Amtrak services are also available in the area for longer distance journeys. For those who prefer to drive, major roads like Highway 195 and Interstate 90 are located nearby. There is also a bike path running along the Palouse River which provides a scenic route for bicyclists and pedestrians alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colfax takes 15.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colfax get to work:
- 78.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.8% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit