Marathon, IA is a small rural town located in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It has a population of just over 400 people and a total area of 0.63 square miles. For transportation options, Marathon has access to public transportation provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Intercity Bus Program. The program provides bus rides between cities throughout the state, including Cedar Rapids and Waterloo which are both within an hour from Marathon. Additionally, there are nearby airports available for air travel with cars or buses for local transportation in and around the area. Although it is a small town, Marathon offers commuters several convenient options for public transportation into larger cities where they may have access to more opportunities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Marathon takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Marathon get to work:
- 92.2% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 1.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit