Dubuque, IA is a city located in the northeastern corner of Iowa along the Mississippi River. It offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The city has an extensive network of bus routes operated by the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transit System. There is also a convenient paratransit service for those with disabilities or who need special assistance. For those who prefer to travel by train, the Amtrak station in Dubuque provides convenient access to Chicago and other cities. Local shuttles and taxi services are also available for quick trips around town or to nearby communities such as Galena, IL, Platteville, WI, and Dyersville, IA. With so many different forms of public transportation available in Dubuque, it’s easy to get around without relying on your own car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dubuque takes 14.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dubuque get to work:
- 80.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit