Roswell, NM Commuting


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Roswell, NM is a small city located in south-eastern New Mexico. It has lots to offer including plenty of outdoor activities and attractions. The public transportation options available in Roswell are limited, but still provide convenient and affordable access to the city’s main places of interest. The most common mode of transport is the bus operated by Roswell Transit which provides local service throughout the city and surrounding communities. There are also several taxi services available, as well as car rental companies for those who prefer to get around on their own. All these options make it easy to get around town without relying on private vehicles. Additionally, there are various shuttle options that link Roswell to nearby towns and other cities, such as Albuquerque and Carlsbad, making it easy for visitors to explore more of what this part of New Mexico has to offer.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Roswell takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Roswell get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationRoswell, New MexicoUnited States
  17.126.8
  Commute Mode
  84.7%73.2%
  9.1%8.6%
  0.2%4.2%
  0.5%0.5%
  1.1%2.5%
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Over 3 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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