Kentwood, MI is a city located in Kent County with a population of over 48,000 people. Residents and visitors of the city have access to various forms of public transportation. The Interurban Transit Partnership (The Rapid) provides bus service connecting Kentwood to Grand Rapids and other nearby communities. The Rapid offers frequent schedules, allowing for easy connections around the city. Additionally, Amtrak operates a station in Kentwood, which serves as a hub for regional travels along the Michigan Line. There is also taxi services and ridesharing platforms like Uber available to residents and visitors. All of these transportation options make it easy for people to get around the city quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kentwood takes 20.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kentwood get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit