Leelanau County, Michigan offers a variety of transportation options to its residents and visitors. Within the county, public transportation is provided by Leelanau Transit, a non-profit organization that offers door-to-door bus service door throughout Leelanau County. The service operates Monday through Friday and covers most of the county's townships and villages. It also offers limited transportation for medical appointments in Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties. In addition, Leelanau County offers taxi and limousine services that provide door-to-door transport throughout the county as well as rides to neighboring counties or airports. Lastly, many locals choose bicycles or walking as an alternative mode of transportation within the county due to its picturesque scenery.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Leelanau County takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Leelanau County get to work:
- 74.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 8.9% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit