Bedford, Iowa is a small rural town located in Taylor County. Despite its size, the town is well-connected to nearby cities and towns thanks to its access to public transportation. The local bus system, run by the Taylor County Transit Authority, offers regular trips connecting Bedford to neighboring towns such as Clarinda and Atlantic. Additionally, there are multiple shuttles that operate between Bedford and Des Moines International Airport in Iowa’s capital city. For those seeking longer-distance travel options, Amtrak services are available from the nearby Creston station and provide connections to Chicago, St. Louis and other major cities across the US. All of these transportation options make it easy for residents of Bedford to get around locally or travel further afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bedford takes 19.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bedford get to work:
- 87.2% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit