Marshall, IA County has a variety of transportation options available to its residents. The county is served by an extensive public transit system run by the Marshalltown Transit, which operates fixed route and demand response services throughout the county. The transit system consists of five regular scheduled routes, one paratransit route and four special-needs services. It also offers a service called \"Ride Marshalltown\" which allows customers to dial in for rides to any part of the county at their own convenience. There is also access to local taxi companies that provide both wheelchair accessible vehicles and luxury cars for hire. For those who prefer bike travel, Marshall County provides several biking trails in rural areas with breathtaking views. Also, for those who need help with transportation, there are many non-profit organizations in the area that offer free or discounted rides to elderly or disabled persons. All these transportation options make it easy for residents of Marshall County to get around.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Marshall County takes 17.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Marshall County get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 14.6% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit