Dickinson County, Iowa is situated in the north-central area of the state and offers residents and visitors a variety of transportation options. The county is served by public transit in the form of several metro bus routes as well as two regional bus services, Intercity Bus and Waverly Bus Service. Residents can also take advantage of carpooling options to get around the county more quickly and efficiently. The county also has several taxi companies offering door-to-door service within Dickinson County. Additionally, Dickinson County is serviced by nearby airports including Des Moines International Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield, Sioux City Gateway Airport, and Mason City Municipal Airport for those who wish to travel further away.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dickinson County takes 15.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dickinson County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit