The Fort Dodge, IA Metro Area has several transportation options available for those traveling in and around the area. Public bus systems are offered by local transit providers, including JBS Transit and Community Transportation. These buses provide residents with access to a range of destinations in the metro area, including places such as banks, post offices, grocery stores, shopping centers, hospitals and more. For those interested in taking advantage of longer-distance travel options, Greyhound provides regular service from Fort Dodge directly into other major cities in Iowa and beyond. The regional airport also offers flights to Central Iowa Regional Airport (CIR) for both business and leisure travelers looking to fly within the state or regionally.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fort Dodge Metro Area takes 16.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fort Dodge Metro Area get to work:
- 83.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit