Ingham County, Michigan is located in Mid-Michigan and offers a variety of transportation options for residents. The county seat, Mason, is served by the CATA (Capital Area Transportation Authority) which provides public bus service to the larger cities around the region. Additionally, Ingham County offers van services for those who need special accommodations. There are also plenty of options for people looking to travel outside of Ingham County. Greyhound offers bus lines running from Detroit to Chicago, Lansing to Grand Rapids and beyond. Amtrak also serves nearby Jackson and Battle Creek with routes running through Michigan and other parts of the Midwest. Lastly, there are several taxi companies in Mason as well as Lyft and Uber services available throughout Ingham County for those needing a quick trip around town or out of town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ingham County takes 20.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ingham County get to work:
- 76.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 3.6% take mass transit