Fair Plain, MI is a small city with a population of approximately 5,000 people. Despite its small size, the city offers plenty of transportation options to get around. The city is served by several public bus routes operated by Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). These buses provide convenient access to all parts of the city and its surrounding areas. Additionally, there are two Amtrak train stations located within the city limits – one in downtown Fair Plain and the other just outside the city in Lansing Township. Both stations offer regular departures to various destinations throughout Michigan and beyond. For those who prefer to travel by car, Fair Plain also offers access to major highways such as US-127 and I-96 for easy navigation both in and out of the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fair Plain takes 16.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fair Plain get to work:
- 81.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.6% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 1.8% take mass transit