Lake Orion, MI Commuting


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Lake Orion, MI is a small city located in Oakland County in Michigan. It is an attractive destination for many, due to its close proximity to both Detroit and Flint and the numerous recreational opportunities it affords. As such, there are a variety of transportation options available in Lake Orion for those looking to explore the area. The most popular mode of transportation is car travel, as the region is well-connected by major highways and local roads. Other options include public transportation services provided by SMART buses and Amtrak trains, which are easily accessible from downtown Lake Orion. Taxis, bike sharing programs, and even ride-sharing services are also available in the city for those looking to get around more quickly or budget-consciously. With so many transportation options available, getting around Lake Orion can be easy and efficient.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lake Orion takes 29.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Lake Orion get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.2% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 1.7% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationLake Orion, MichiganUnited States
  28.526.8
  Commute Mode
  81.5%73.2%
  5.5%8.6%
  0.0%4.2%
  2.4%0.5%
  0.7%2.5%
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Over 12 years ago

Lake Orion, like many Michigan cities has a lot of beauty to it, obviously including the lakes, which there are several big and many small. I grew up here and if I  More

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We moved here from Ky 2 years ago. I absolutely love it, and outside of a job transfer, will never leave. The schools are exceptional, some of the highest test scores in  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to Lake Orion three years ago from California and have been really pleased with this area. The people are very friendly and have embraced us well. Lake Orion is  More

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