Goose Lake, IA is a small town located in the northeastern corner of the state. As such, there are limited public transportation options within the town. The main mode of transit is private vehicles. Goose Lake is served by one bus line, North Iowa Community Connector (NICC), which runs throughout the area connecting towns and cities in northern Iowa. This route stops in Goose Lake and offers riders access to nearby towns such as Mason City, Clear Lake, and Charles City. In addition to this bus line, there are several taxi services that operate in Goose Lake providing residents with an alternative way to get around. For those looking to explore beyond the town limits, there are several regional airports located within driving distance of Goose Lake including Des Moines International Airport and Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Goose Lake takes 19.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Goose Lake get to work:
- 92.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.1% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit