Atkins, IA is a small town located in Benton County, Iowa. While the population of the city is relatively small, it does offer public transportation options for residents and visitors. The primary mode of transportation in Atkins is by car as most residents own a vehicle, but there are other options available such as buses or taxis. There is also a bike path around the area that makes it easy to get around town on two wheels. For those needing to travel further away from Atkins, bus routes are available through local companies such as Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines which provide service to Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Waterloo. These services provide an affordable way to get around the state while avoiding traffic congestion. Additionally, Amtrak rail service runs along the Cedar River with daily stops at nearby Shellsburg Station just 15 miles from Atkins. All of these modes of transportation make it easy for locals and visitors alike to explore the beauty of Iowa's countryside without stress or hassle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Atkins takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Atkins get to work:
- 81.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit