Le Mars, IA is a small city located in the northwest corner of Iowa. Although it is a rather small town with a population of around 9,500 people, there are still a few transportation options available to those living here or visiting. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, they will find that the Iowa Department of Transportation maintains a few major highways and roads that run through the city. Those needing public transportation can use Sioux Area Metro (SAM), which offers bus services throughout the city as well as nearby Sioux City. SAM's services include fixed-route buses and paratransit services for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility. In addition, there are also taxi and ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft available in Le Mars for those looking for an alternative form of transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Le Mars takes 12.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Le Mars get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.7% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit