Arenac County, Michigan is a small rural county with a population of 17,700 people. Despite its small size, there are several transportation options available to residents and visitors of the area. For those traveling within the county, there are multiple bus routes that run throughout Arenac. These buses provide service to each town in the county as well as some of the cities nearby. Those looking to travel further can use Amtrak which stops at two locations within Arenac County - Standish and Au Gres. Additionally, Greyhound Bus Lines provides service from many major cities to Standish for those interested in long distance trips. For those who prefer driving their own vehicle, US-23 runs through the northern part of Arenac providing easy access to nearby counties and cities. Finally, air travelers can make use of MBS International Airport located in nearby Saginaw County for both domestic and international flights. With these various transportation options, Arenac County is easily accessible for anyone wanting to visit or live in this small rural county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Arenac County takes 27.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Arenac County get to work:
- 83.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit