Birmingham, IA is a small city located in the state of Iowa. Its population is just over 1,000 people. Despite its small size, Birmingham still offers plenty of transportation options for those living in the area. There are several bus routes that run to and from Birmingham, provided by the Central Iowa Transit System (CIT). This service provides residents with access to nearby towns and cities such as Des Moines, Ames, and Fort Dodge. Additionally, there are several taxi services located in the city as well. For visitors and those looking to travel further away, there are limited air travel options at Waterloo Regional Airport located just 45 miles away. Finally, Amtrak has a station in nearby Cedar Falls which provides access to Chicago and beyond via rail lines. All these transportation options provide ample ways for citizens of Birmingham to get around while still maintaining the city's peaceful atmosphere.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Birmingham takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Birmingham get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit