Ottawa, MI County is located in the southwestern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It offers its residents easy access to many transportation options that allow them to get around the county and beyond. The public transit system in Ottawa County consists of two local bus systems: Holland Area Transit (HAT) and West Michigan Shoreline Regional Transit Authority (SMART). HAT connects passengers to points within city limits, while SMART provides routes to a variety of destinations across Ottawa, Allegan and Muskegon Counties. For those who prefer to travel by bicycle, Ottawa County has an extensive network of off-road trails, bike lanes and greenways including the Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail that runs through some of the most scenic areas of the county. In addition, there are several taxi services operating throughout Ottawa County that offer rides between various locations. Finally, for those looking to explore beyond the boundaries of Ottawa County, there are two Amtrak stations located in nearby Grand Rapids which provide service from Detroit to Chicago. With such a wide range of transportation options available in Ottawa County, residents can easily find a way to get around that best suits their needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ottawa County takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ottawa County get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit