Mecosta, MI County is located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and offers an array of transportation options for its residents. Mecosta County's public transportation system is run by Indian Trails, a private transportation company that offers daily bus service to and from over 50 cities within the county. The buses are modern and have air conditioning, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and reclining seats. Additionally, Indian Trails also offers intercity services between major points in Michigan such as Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Flint, Detroit, Saginaw Valley State University, Lansing Capital Region International Airport (LAN), and others. Other local public transportation options include Dial-a-Ride services for senior citizens and people with disabilities; CARTS buses which provide rides to medical appointments; Mecosta County Transit which provides rides to employment centers; as well as bike trails throughout the county. With all these options available to its residents, Mecosta County is able to provide easy access to a variety of destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mecosta County takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mecosta County get to work:
- 77.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit