The Clinton, IA Metro Area offers an array of transportation options for its residents. Public buses are available with the City of Clinton’s public transit system, which provides riders with four scheduled routes and fixed routes to key destinations in the downtown area. The public transit system also offers dial-a-ride services, allowing elderly or disabled riders to travel on a more flexible basis. For those looking for quicker transport, the Metro Area is served by Amtrak’s “California Zephyr” line from Chicago, which travels through town twice daily. Other rail lines connect nearby cities with each other as well as the national rail network. Lastly, local airports provide air service to Clinton and beyond. SkyWest Airlines and United Express offer flights to larger cities such as Omaha, Denver and Minneapolis/St Paul. All of these transportation methods ensure that residents can get around quickly and conveniently throughout the Clinton Metro Area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clinton Metro Area takes 19.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clinton Metro Area get to work:
- 82.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit