East Jordan, Michigan is a small town located in the northernmost portion of the state. It offers an array of outdoor recreational activities, as well as a few shops and restaurants for its residents. Though it does not have its own public transportation system, there are a variety of options to get around town without needing to drive. The Traverse City Bus Service provides regular bus routes throughout the area, while Cherry Capital Airport in nearby Traverse City is just 50 miles away and offers taxi services to East Jordan. There are also several car rental agencies, both locally owned and international chains, that serve East Jordan residents. For those who prefer to take the train, Amtrak has a station in nearby Petoskey which provides service from Chicago to Mackinaw City. With all these options available, East Jordan residents have plenty of ways to get around town or explore further areas of Northern Michigan.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Jordan takes 16.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Jordan get to work:
- 77.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 8.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit