The small town of Wadena, Iowa is located in the Central Plains region of Iowa. Although it is a rural area, there are still transportation options available to residents and visitors in Wadena. The town is served by the City Bus Service which runs Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. All buses are wheelchair accessible and offer fares for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, there is also a Regional Bus Service that connects Wadena to larger cities such as Des Moines and Iowa City on a daily basis. Taxis are also available within the town of Wadena for those who need to travel short distances or need special transportation services like airport shuttles or medical trips. For those needing longer distance travel, Wadena has an airport located nearby with regularly scheduled flights to major cities around the country providing easy access for both locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wadena takes 19.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wadena get to work:
- 74.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit