Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, offers a variety of transportation options for its citizens. Residents can access public transportation through North Central Transit which provides bus service throughout the county and into Mason City and Clear Lake. The Intercity Link Bus Line also runs from Mason City to Cedar Rapids, with a stop in Cerro Gordo County. Other transportation services include taxi services, ride-share programs, and paratransit services for people with disabilities. Additionally, the Cerro Gordo Regional Airport is located in the county, offering local residents access to air travel. For those looking to travel by train or by car, Amtrak and Greyhound offer train service from Mason City and Cedar Falls respectively as well as Interstate 35 providing easy access between Des Moines and Minneapolis. No matter what mode of transportation you prefer, Cerro Gordo County has something for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cerro Gordo County takes 16.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cerro Gordo County get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit