Delaware County, Iowa offers a variety of public transportation options for its citizens. The Delaware Area Transit Agency (DATA) operates bus services throughout the county. These buses connect to many other destinations in neighboring counties and provide convenient access for local travel. In addition to DATA, the city of Manchester also operates a local bus service. This service provides connections to nearby cities such as Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. For those who prefer to travel by car, there are several roads that connect Delaware County with surrounding areas, including Interstate 80, U.S. Route 20, and U.S.-20 Business Loop 45. There are also several taxi companies located in Delaware County which offer affordable rideshares and airport shuttles to nearby airports such as Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Airport. All these transportation options make it easier for people in Delaware County to get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Delaware County takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Delaware County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 8.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit