Bayfield, WI is a small city located on the shores of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin. The city offers access to various outdoor recreational activities and is a popular tourist destination. Due to its size, public transportation in Bayfield, WI is limited but available. Most residents rely on personal cars for transportation; however, there are other options available.
The Bayfield County Transit System, also known as BACTUS, provides scheduled bus service within Bayfield County and to adjacent counties. This service is funded by federal funds and local taxes as well as ridership fees and donations from private businesses and individuals. Additionally, the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa operates a free shuttle that runs between Bayfield and Red Cliff Tribal Lands five times a day Monday through Friday with additional weekend service during the summer months. For those looking to travel further away by air, the closest airports are located in Duluth (Minnesota), Ironwood (Michigan), Rhinelander (Wisconsin) and Ashland (Wisconsin).
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bayfield takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bayfield get to work:
- 45.1% drive their own car alone
- 18.3% carpool with others
- 9.8% work from home
- 13.0% take mass transit