Located in eastern Arizona, Alpine is a small, rural town with a population of approximately 567 people. Despite its small size, Alpine has access to public transportation that makes it easier for residents and visitors to get around. The town is served by the Apache County Transit (ACT) bus system which provides services to many locations throughout the county. The ACT operates routes from Alpine to Show Low, Springerville/Eagar, and other nearby towns. Within the town there are taxi services as well as private cars for hire. As Alpine is located along US Highway 191, those who want to drive can take their own vehicles or rent a car at one of the local rental agencies. Additionally, there are several bike trails around town that make it easy for those who prefer biking or walking to get around. Regardless of how you choose to move around town, getting from place to place in Alpine is possible with all the different available options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alpine takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alpine get to work:
- 41.8% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 54.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit