Stanwood, MI is a small town located in the Grand Traverse County region of Michigan. This area is known for its natural beauty and offers many outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and tourists alike. When it comes to transportation options in Stanwood, additional choices are limited as this is a rural area. However, there are still some connections that can be made to other nearby cities and towns.
The primary form of public transportation available in the area is the Grand Traverse County Public Transportation system which operates four routes throughout the county including two routes passing through Stanwood - one route runs Monday through Saturday from 6:30am until 7:00pm and the other runs on Saturdays only from 9:30am until 5:00pm. The buses have various stops throughout Stanwood including at grocery stores, hospitals, post offices, banks, and pharmacies. Additionally, there are several private shuttles operating daily from Stanwood to nearby destinations such as Traverse City and Cadillac. These shuttle services provide convenient and reliable transportation for those needing to travel outside of town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Stanwood takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Stanwood get to work:
- 79.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 7.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit