Shonto, Arizona is a rural community located on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. This small town has a population of approximately 694 people and is an important cultural center for the Native American community. Due to its remote location, public transportation options are limited in Shonto. The most accessible form of public transportation available is the Navajo Transit System which provides bus services to nearby towns including Flagstaff, Tuba City, Gallup and Winslow. Additionally, Greyhound Lines provides bus services between Phoenix and Flagstaff with stops at select locations near Shonto. For visitors who prefer to drive themselves, there are two paved roads that lead into Shonto from the surrounding areas – one off Highway 160 to the east and another off Highway 191 to the west. Despite its lack of public transport options, Shonto remains a popular destination for those looking for a unique getaway experience or wanting to explore nearby national parks.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shonto takes 21.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shonto get to work:
- 53.7% drive their own car alone
- 14.9% carpool with others
- 11.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit