Somers, Iowa is a small city located in Iowa's Des Moines metro area. Despite its small size, the city offers residents and visitors convenient and reliable transportation options. Somers is served by the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus system. The bus system provides access to major destinations like downtown Des Moines and many of the nearby suburban communities. Additionally, the local community has a variety of taxi services as well as Uber and Lyft services available for those who need them. For travelers looking to explore beyond the city limits, there are several nearby airports including Des Moines International Airport, which is located just a short drive away from Somers.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Somers takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Somers get to work:
- 84.4% drive their own car alone
- 1.6% carpool with others
- 7.8% work from home
- 6.3% take mass transit