Iowa City, IA Commuting


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Iowa City, IA is a vibrant and bustling city located in Johnson County. With a range of attractions, amenities, and events there is plenty to explore. While the city has no public transit system, residents are fortunate to have access to other transportation options. Taxis are available as well as a number of bus services including the Coralville Transit System which services Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville. The University of Iowa also provides its students with shuttle services between certain locations around campus. For those who would prefer to bike or walk, there are plenty of cycling trails and pedestrian friendly routes within the city limits. All in all, Iowa City provides its residents with plenty of ways to get around town.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Iowa City takes 17.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Iowa City get to work:
- 58.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 8.6% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationIowa City, IowaUnited States
  18.026.8
  Commute Mode
  59.3%73.2%
  7.3%8.6%
  6.5%4.2%
  2.8%0.5%
  14.0%2.5%
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Over 4 years ago

I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid  More

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