Alpena, MI is a small town located in northeast lower Michigan. It has a great variety of transportation options available for its citizens and visitors. The Alpena Transit System provides regular bus services throughout the city and to nearby towns and cities. There are also several taxi companies that provide services within the city and to surrounding areas. For those who prefer biking, there are several bike paths around the city providing access to many villages, parks, schools, libraries, grocery stores, and other attractions. Car rental services such as Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise are also available in Alpena for individuals wishing to explore the area more easily. For those traveling by air or rail, the nearest international airport is located in Detroit while Amtrak offers train service from Detroit to Alpena twice a day. All these transportation options make it easy for people living or visiting Alpena to explore the beauty of this small town without any hassle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alpena takes 11.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alpena get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit