Oregon, MI is a small town located in the northwestern corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula with a population of around 2,000 people. Despite its small size, Oregon has an excellent public transportation system that provides residents with easy access to and from the surrounding towns and cities. The primary public transportation option available in Oregon is the Grand Rapids Interurban Transit System (GRIT). This system offers daily bus service to nearby communities, as well as express service to Grand Rapids. GRIT also provides door-to-door services for those who need extra assistance. For travelers looking to explore farther afield, Amtrak also serves Oregon with train service on two main lines: Chicago-Grand Rapids and Detroit-Grand Rapids. Additionally, there are several taxi services available for local trips. With these options, residents of Oregon can get wherever they need to go with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oregon takes 35.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oregon get to work:
- 88.7% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit