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Location & Transportation

Centrally positioned within Iowa’s southeast region, Washington is a quick 30-minute drive from Iowa City, home to the revered University of Iowa and its famous hospitals and clinics. Nearby roadways, excellent local public transportation, equipped airports and countrywide rail lines all play a significant role in Washington’s high quality of life.

Washington enjoys proximity to major road connections that have aided both in strengthening its economic sector and providing efficient travel for the incoming and outgoing public. The Avenue of the Saints can be reached within a mere 10 minutes, while Interstate 80 is accessible in 30 minutes.

The city has maintained a public transportation system since 1972. Minibus, a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 20 vehicles in the Washington community, provides a variety of services to those within Washington County, may it be transporting children to school, the elderly to a medical appointment or residents to the grocery store. The Washington County Minibus is handicapped accessible.

Equipped with two heavy-duty concrete runways, which can support most business jets, the Washington Municipal Airport is a real staple in the community. The newest additions made to the airport include ground communications outlet and upgraded security lighting. With a variety of aircraft using the runways, the airport maintains reliable access in most types of weather and winds. While the Washington Municipal Airport does not have a control tower, it does afford 24-hour fueling with jet A or 100 II, permitting pilots to arrive and depart quickly and efficiently.

On top of the Washington Municipal Airport, flyers can access two regional airports in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Moline, Illinois, within 45 minutes.

Additionally, Amtrak, a nationwide train system, is available approximately 30 minutes from the city, providing connections in Mount Pleasant. ;