Colfax, IA is a small town located in the Midwest. It has an estimated population of 500 inhabitants. Despite its small size, public transportation options are available for those who live there or visit. Residents can use the Boone County Regional Transit System, which offers services in and around Colfax. The transit system provides routes to nearby towns such as Ogden, Madrid and Boone, as well as further away destinations such as Des Moines and Ames. Additionally, many of the buses are equipped with bike racks, making it easy for cyclists to get around town quickly and easily. Other transportation options include GO Cedar Rapids (a regional service) and the intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines. For those needing international travel, the Des Moines International Airport is less than 45 miles away from Colfax providing direct flights to several US cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colfax (zip 50054) takes 24.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colfax (zip 50054) get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit