Southfield, MI is a bustling city just outside of Detroit that offers residents and visitors ample transportation options. The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) operates public buses throughout the city as well as express service to and from downtown Detroit. Other regional bus services from nearby cities are available too. For those who prefer to travel by rail, Amtrak provides multiple daily trips between Southfield and Detroit, while SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) runs commuter services in Oakland County with connections to Detroit. Additionally, two taxi companies serve the area and offer reliable transport for people who need to get around town quickly. With so many options available, getting around Southfield is simple and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Southfield takes 24.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Southfield get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 1.7% take mass transit