Waterloo, IA is a city located in Northeast Iowa, situated along the Cedar River. The city has a variety of transportation options available to its residents and visitors. The main public transportation option in Waterloo is the Black Hawk County Transit System (BCTS) which provides bus service throughout the area. The BCTS operates regular routes throughout the city and also connects with surrounding communities such as Cedar Falls and Waverly. Other transit options in Waterloo include Dial-A-Ride services for seniors and those with disabilities, as well as private taxi companies that offer both local and regional transportation services. For those who are looking to explore beyond Waterloo, there is an Amtrak station located in town that offers service to Dubuque, Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, and other destinations around the Midwest. With these various transportation options available to Waterloo's inhabitants and visitors alike, traveling within or out of town has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Waterloo takes 15.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Waterloo get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.8% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit