The small town of Plainfield, Iowa has a population of just over 500 people. Despite its size, the town is well connected to the rest of the state with several transportation options available. The most popular option is the Citylink bus service, which runs between Cedar Rapids and Marion on a regular schedule. There are also two Intercity Bus services that make stops in Plainfield; one goes to Waterloo and the other to Dubuque. For out-of-state travelers, there is an Amtrak station nearby in Cedar Rapids for convenient access to long-distance destinations. For those wishing to drive, Interstate 380 connects Plainfield with many major cities across Iowa and beyond. For those who prefer an alternate form of transportation, there are plenty of bike trails around town as well as a bike rental service available for visitors. With multiple transportation options available, getting around Plainfield is easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Plainfield takes 26.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Plainfield get to work:
- 89.8% drive their own car alone
- 4.8% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit