The Saginaw, MI Metro Area is served by a variety of public transportation options. The Saginaw Transit Authority (STA) provides local bus service throughout the city and its surrounding areas. STA operates over 30 routes throughout Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, and Tri-City Airport. In addition to local bus service, the STA also offers paratransit services for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and other individuals who are unable to use regular fixed route bus service. For those traveling further away from Saginaw or even out of state, Indian Trails provides intercity bus services to various cities in Michigan as well as other states. Greyhound Lines also serves the area with long distance bus travel options. For travelers looking for an alternative mode of transport, Amtrak's Blue Water Line runs between Chicago and Port Huron making stops in towns along the way including Saginaw. Finally, MBS International Airport located about 8 miles south of downtown Saginaw provides air travel throughout the United States and Canada for those looking to fly out of the metro area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Saginaw Metro Area takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Saginaw Metro Area get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit