Paratransit in Iowa
33 agencies reported demand-response service in Iowa to the National Transit Database for 2024, covering 1,022 places. 17 of them run ADA paratransit or fixed-route transit that requires it.
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Paratransit providers in Iowa
| Agency | Based in | Type | Fare | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region 2 Transit | Mason City | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $4.00 | Book by the day before |
| 10-15 Transit | Ottumwa | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $2.00 | Book by the day before |
| River Bend Transit | Davenport | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $1.75 | Book by the day before |
| Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority | Des Moines | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $3.50 | Book by the day before |
| Johnson County SEATS | Iowa City | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $2.00 | Book by the day before |
| HIRTA Public Transit | Urbandale | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $2.50 | Book at least 2 hours ahead |
| Transit Authority of Omaha | Omaha | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $2.50 | Book by the day before |
| The Jule | Dubuque | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $3.00 | Book by the day before |
| MET Transit | Waterloo | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $3.00 | Book by the day before |
| Peoplerides | Marshalltown | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $15.00 | Book by the day before |
| Linn County | Cedar Rapids | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $2.00 | Book by the day before |
| Dodger Area Rapid Transit | Fort Dodge | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $3.00 | Same day (no minimum notice reported) |
| MuscaBus | Muscatine | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $1.00 | Book by the day before |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | Free ($0 reported) | Book at least 1 hour ahead |
| Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska | Winnebago | ADA paratransit (reported to NTD) | $2.50 | Book by the day before |
| City of Clinton | Clinton | Runs fixed-route transit: ADA paratransit required | $1.00 | Book by the day before |
| Cedar Rapids Transit | Cedar Rapids | Runs fixed-route transit: ADA paratransit required | $3.00 | Book at least 1 hour ahead |
| Southwest Iowa Transit Agency | Atlantic | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.50 | Same day (no minimum notice reported) |
| Southeast Iowa Bus | West Burlington | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.50 | Book by the day before |
| Regional Transit Authority | Spencer | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.50 | Book by the day before |
| MIDAS Council of Governments | Fort Dodge | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $3.50 | Same day (no minimum notice reported) |
| Western Iowa Transit | Carroll | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $7.00 | Book by the day before |
| Earl Public Transit | Decorah | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.00 | Book at least 2 days ahead |
| Region 8 Regional Transit Authority | Dubuque | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.00 | Book by the day before |
| Siouxland Regional Transit System | Sioux City | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $4.00 | Book by the day before |
| Southern Iowa Trolley | Creston | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $4.00 | Book by the day before |
| Washington County Mini Bus | Washington | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $3.50 | Book by the day before |
| Coulee Cab | Prairie Du Chien | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $3.25 | Book at least 1 hour ahead |
| Iowa County Transportation | Marengo | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $3.00 | Book by the day before |
| Iowa Northland Regional Transportation Authority | Waterloo | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $8.00 | Book by the day before |
| Ponca Express | Niobrara | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.00 | Book by the day before |
| Jones County Jets | Anamosa | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $4.00 | Book by the day before |
| Benton County Transportation | Vinton | Dial-a-ride / demand response | $2.50 | Book by the day before |
City guides in Iowa (37)
Cities with a population of 10,000 or more (Census 2024 estimate) and complete NTD service data, plus the largest served places in smaller states.
- Altoona
- Ames
- Ankeny
- Bettendorf
- Boone
- Carroll
- Cedar Falls
- Cedar Rapids
- Clinton
- Clive
- Coralville
- Davenport
- Des Moines
- Dubuque
- Fort Dodge
- Grimes
- Indianola
- Iowa City
- Johnston
- Le Mars
- Marion
- Muscatine
- Newton
- North Liberty
- Norwalk
- Oskaloosa
- Ottumwa
- Pella
- Pleasant Hill
- Sioux City
- Spencer
- Storm Lake
- Urbandale
- Waterloo
- Waukee
- Waverly
- West Des Moines
Not listed? Your town may still be served: check the providers above, or ask us to add it.
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 (site build). Source: FTA National Transit Database (NTD), 2024 report year, retrieved October 17, 2026: coverage, fares and eligibility, service schedules, agency information. Blank fields mean the information was not in the source; we do not guess. Report a correction.