Lorain, OH is a city located in the Northeast part of Ohio along the Lake Erie coastline and has a zip code of 44052. It has many transportation options available to its residents and visitors. For those who wish to drive, Lorain is served by several major highways including Interstate 90, State Route 2, U.S. Route 6, and Ohio Turnpike (Interstate 80). Additionally, Lorain County Transit provides public bus services throughout the county as well as services to Cleveland and Sandusky. Lorain Public Transit also offers shuttle services around the city. Another great option for transportation within the city is taxis or ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. There are also several bike lanes throughout Lorain that allow cyclists to enjoy their commute safely and conveniently. Finally, Amtrak offers rail service from the nearby Elyria station to most major cities in Ohio and some other destinations in the Midwest. With all these options available, it's easy for residents of Lorain to get around town quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lorain (zip 44052) takes 22.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lorain (zip 44052) get to work:
- 77.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.4% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit