Mekoryuk, Alaska is an isolated, rural community located on Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea. Despite its remote location, there are transportation options available for those living in and visiting the area. The main form of transportation is by boat or plane, with regular flights to Bethel, Anchorage and Nome offered by Ravn Alaska airlines. There is also a ferry that runs from Unalakleet to Mekoryuk during the summer months. In addition, there are several regularly-scheduled buses which provide public transport between Mekoryuk and other towns on the island. For those who prefer to explore their own way, there are rental cars and ATVs available from local companies. For visitors looking to experience the true beauty of this rugged landscape, there are plenty of transportation options available to get them there.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mekoryuk takes 4.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mekoryuk get to work:
- 8.2% drive their own car alone
- 4.7% carpool with others
- 9.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit