Petoskey, MI Commuting


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Petoskey, MI is a beautiful city located on Lake Michigan in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is known for its picturesque views and charming downtown area. Despite its small size, Petoskey offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation in Petoskey is typically provided by Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA), which serves the greater Emmet County area with fixed route bus services and on-demand para-transit services. There are several routes that operate seven days a week, including routes that go to the Mackinac Bridge and other popular destinations in the region. For those who prefer not to take public transportation, taxi service is also available as well as rental car companies located near the airport. Pedestrians can enjoy walking or biking around town along the Bear River Valley Trail or Little Traverse Wheelway bike path. Regardless of how you choose to get around, Petoskey provides plenty of options so that everyone can explore this beautiful city without any hassle.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Petoskey takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Petoskey get to work:
- 68.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 9.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationPetoskey, MichiganUnited States
  17.226.8
  Commute Mode
  67.0%73.2%
  12.2%8.6%
  0.6%4.2%
  2.1%0.5%
  10.2%2.5%
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The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Over 6 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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