Leadville, Colorado is a small mountain town located at an elevation of 10,152 feet. Despite its size, the city still offers transportation options for those living in and visiting the area. Leadville has two taxi services, High Country Transportation and Leadville Taxi, as well as a public bus service run by Lake County Public Transportation (LCPT). The LCPT operates daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm offering services within the city limits and surrounding areas. Additionally, several van rental companies are located nearby offering rides to neighboring cities like Denver and Colorado Springs. There are also several shared-ride shuttles available in Leadville that serve popular ski destinations such as Vail and Copper Mountain. For those preferring to drive themselves, there are plenty of car rental companies in town that offer competitive rates for short-term rentals. With these various transportation options at their disposal, residents and visitors alike can easily navigate this beautiful mountain town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Leadville takes 28.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Leadville get to work:
- 47.9% drive their own car alone
- 15.5% carpool with others
- 13.8% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit