Rio Communities, NM is a small rural community located in the south of New Mexico. Although it is a small town, it has plenty of transportation options available. There are multiple bus routes that connect Rio Communities to other cities and towns in the area, making it easy for locals to get around without needing access to a car. Public transportation is also provided by the city’s transit service authority which operates several bus lines throughout the city as well as offering wheelchair accessible vehicles for those who require them. Additionally for those who prefer to commute on two wheels, there is an extensive bike path system connecting many of the areas neighborhoods with each other and nearby commercial centers. For those seeking an even faster way to get around, Uber and Lyft are both available in Rio Communities. All these transportation options make it easy for locals to get around quickly and conveniently without having to own their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rio Communities takes 28.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rio Communities get to work:
- 71.9% drive their own car alone
- 12.4% carpool with others
- 11.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit