Gila Bend, AZ is a small city located in Maricopa County that is home to nearly 2,000 people. Despite its size, the city is well-connected to major cities like Phoenix and Tucson through public transportation options such as Valley Metro buses. The Valley Metro bus system offers scheduled trips between Gila Bend and surrounding cities with stops along Highway 85 and the Interstate 8. Additionally, there are multiple taxi services available in Gila Bend for those looking to get around town without relying on their own car. In addition to these options, Gila Bend also has an Amtrak station located near downtown which serves passengers traveling up and down the state of Arizona as well as out-of-state travelers.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gila Bend takes 25.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gila Bend get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 12.6% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit