Algona, IA is located in Kossuth County in the Northwestern part of Iowa. It is a small town with a population of about 5,000 people. Despite its size, Algona provides several transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The most common form of public transportation in the city is the Algona City Bus. The bus serves both residential and commercial areas within city limits and offers services from 6:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Saturday. For those needing to travel outside of town limits, there are several taxi companies that offer transportation services around the state as well as inter-city bus lines that connect Algona to nearby cities such as Des Moines and Mason City. Other popular means of transport include cycling, carpooling, and walking. With plenty of options available, getting around Algona is easy and convenient for all.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Algona takes 14.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Algona get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit