Union County, Iowa is located in the northeast corner of the state and is home to around 8,000 residents. The county is well connected with public transportation options that make it possible for residents to get to their desired destinations easily. There are a variety of transportation options available for Union County residents, including taxi services and shuttles. Taxis can be found at both major airports in the area, Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport. There are also taxi companies like Union Cab that offer transportation services throughout Union County. Additionally, there is a shuttle service available from Cedar Rapids Airport to nearby towns called Red Line Shuttle. Additionally, the city offers bus service operated by Citibus that serves most cities in Union County as well as other parts of Eastern Iowa. Furthermore, Amtrak provides train service from Chicago through Dubuque and into eastern Iowa with stops in Union County at La Porte City and Stout. All of these public transportation options provide convenient access to nearby cities for those living in or visiting Union County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Union County takes 17.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Union County get to work:
- 79.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit