Getting here may be half the fun, but the Holland area's intermodal transportation network makes it twice as easy.

I-196 is the primary road access in and out of the Holland area, providing direct access to Chicago (146 miles) and Grand Rapids (27 miles). Running north from Holland along the Lake Michigan coastline is US-31, which links the city with Grand Haven (22 miles) and Muskegon (35 miles). M-45, just north of Holland, is an east-west route between Lake Michigan and Grand Rapids. M-40 runs southeast from Holland to Allegan, then heads to the state line.

Approximately 20 trucking firms provide area businesses with surface freight services. Public transportation is provided by the local taxi services and the greater Holland area’s public transit system, Macatawa Area Express (MAX).  MAX operates three fixed routes with buses arriving at stops every 30 minutes as well as 24-hour advanced reserved ride service. Adult one way fares are $1 for the fixed route and $2 for reserved ride service. Seniors, ADA passengers and children under 17 are half price. For schedules and information, call (616) 355-1010 or visit www.catchamax.org. Intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound. The Padnos Transportation Center in Holland provides travelers and commuters with access to daily train service to Chicago and points in between. CSX provides area businesses with convenient rail freight service.

Two major West Michigan airports, Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Muskegon County Airport, offer commercial passenger air service to destinations throughout the world. Tulip City Airport in Holland provides a full range of professionally staffed aviation services, including passenger charters and air freight operations. Private pilots and corporate aircraft can also fly into Park Township Airport.

Holland has access to commercial shipping through the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System via Muskegon and Grand Haven. Ports in those cities handle commodities such as aggregates, coal, cement and road salt. River barge traffic on Lake Michigan provides additional shipping options through Chicago. Lake Macatawa's deep water docks and deep channel to Lake Michigan makes Holland a favored port for pleasure boaters.