Centralia, Iowa is a small town located in the southeastern area of the state. It has a population of only 523 people according to the 2019 census. Despite its size, Centralia provides access to a variety of transportation options to get around town and its surrounding areas. The public transit system is provided by the Lincolnway Area Transportation System (LATS) which operates Monday through Friday from 6am to 4pm, offering both fixed route and paratransit services. Fixed route services are available throughout the city and nearby towns while paratransit services offer door-to-door transportation for those with disabilities or special needs. There are also several taxi companies that serve Centralia, so it’s easy to find a reliable ride when you need it. For those who prefer not to drive, there are also several routes of intercity buses that run between Centralia and other towns in Iowa as well as neighboring states like Illinois and Missouri. With all these travel options available, it’s easy for residents and visitors alike to get where they need to go in Centralia.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Centralia takes 16.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Centralia get to work:
- 87.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit