Creston, IA offers a number of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The major mode of transportation available is the Great Western Railway, which provides access to and from Creston in the direction of Des Moines. For those needing access to nearby communities, local bus services are available with routes extending to Chariton, Corning, and Osceola. For those traveling by car, there are numerous roads that lead in and out of the city including Interstates 80 and 35 as well as State Highways 2 and 25. Additionally, the city is served by two airports: the Greater Regional Airport located outside of town and the Creston Municipal Airport located within city limits. Both are serviced by private charter companies. With these varied modes of transportation available, getting around Creston or to other destinations has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Creston takes 15.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Creston get to work:
- 80.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit