Gaylord, MI is a small town located in the heart of Michigan's northern lower peninsula. As such, it doesn't offer extensive public transportation options like many large cities. However, there are some transportation options available to those living in or visiting Gaylord. The city provides bus service provided by Northern Transit Authority (NTA) with routes to nearby areas such as Alpena and Traverse City. NTA also offers demand-response services for residents with special needs, such as disabled individuals or seniors. In addition, the Indian Trails intercity bus route provides service from Gaylord to areas like Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several car rental companies located in Gaylord—Hertz Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Avis Rent-A-Car all have locations in the city. Lastly, for those traveling further distances or who want to avoid driving altogether, the Cherry Capital Airport is about an hour away near Traverse City and offers flights from major airlines like Delta and United Airlines.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gaylord (zip 49735) takes 18.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gaylord (zip 49735) get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit