Grundy County, Iowa is a rural area located in the Northeast region of the state. While it does not have a large population, Grundy County is well served by public transportation. The public bus system, operated by MidIowa Public Transit, provides service to and from various towns in the county as well as to Des Moines, Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Additionally, there are several taxi services available for those who need short trips around the county or to nearby cities. For long-distance travel, Amtrak has routes that run through the area twice daily and Greyhound provides regular bus service to Des Moines and surrounding areas. Finally, Regional Airports located in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines provide commercial air service for those looking to travel further distances.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Grundy County takes 21.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Grundy County get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit