Huron County, Michigan is located in the Thumb of Michigan and offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The county is served by two airports: MBS International Airport in Freeland and Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport in Oscoda, both offering general aviation services. Additionally, the Amtrak Blue Water Line stops at six stations across Huron County: Bad Axe, Elkton, Sebewaing, Bay City, Saginaw and Frankenmuth.
For those wishing to utilize public transportation within the county itself, there are several options. The Huron County Transit Authority provides service throughout the county with their buses and vans. Their fleet includes 7 vehicles servicing 8 routes running 3 days per week from Monday through Saturday. Additionally, they offer special door-to-door service for those with disabilities or special needs who would not otherwise be able to access transit services. Finally, there is also a demand response service which allows individuals to request rides either same day or up to 24 hours in advance for destinations within Huron County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Huron County takes 21.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Huron County get to work:
- 82.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit