Whitman County benefits from a comprehensive transportation network including rail, barge, highway, and air connections that support agricultural exports and business logistics.

Rail Transportation

Rail Service

Short line and Class I rail connections provide efficient freight movement for grain, lumber, and manufactured goods.

  • BNSF Railway connections
  • Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad
  • Grain shuttle loading facilities
  • Transload services available
Barge Transportation

Barge & River

Snake River barge access connects Whitman County to Pacific Northwest ports for grain export to global markets.

  • Port of Wilma terminal
  • Snake River navigation
  • Portland/Seattle port connections
  • Bulk commodity transport
Highway Transportation

Highway Access

Strategic highway network provides efficient truck access to regional markets and interstate connections.

  • US Highway 195
  • State Routes 26, 27, 272
  • I-90 access (30 miles)
  • Truck-friendly routes
Air Transportation

Air Service

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport provides commercial and general aviation services for business and passenger travel.

  • Commercial flights to Seattle
  • General aviation facilities
  • 6,730 ft runway
  • FBO services available

Strategic Regional Position

Whitman County sits at the heart of the Palouse agricultural region with excellent access to Pacific Northwest markets and export facilities.

75 mi To Spokane
285 mi To Seattle
305 mi To Portland
140 mi To Tri-Cities
Regional Transportation Map

Transportation in Action

See how our multi-modal network moves commodities to market

Transportation Overview Video

Transportation Partners

BNSF Railway

Class I railroad providing long-haul freight service

PCC Rail

Regional short line serving the Palouse

Tidewater Barge

Snake River barge transportation

Alaska Airlines

Commercial air service to Seattle

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