Aurora, CO Commuting


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Aurora, CO is a remarkable city that boasts a vast array of transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. Public transportation in Aurora is provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), which operates a network of buses and light rail service throughout the city and surrounding areas. The RTD Bus System covers all of Aurora and provides efficient access to downtown Denver, DIA, Boulder, Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, and many other destinations. For those who prefer lighter forms of transportation, Aurora also offers bike lanes along major roadways to make cycling around town safe and easy. Additionally, the city has invested heavily in building out its sidewalks so that pedestrians can make their way around with ease. Lastly, taxis are another popular option for navigating Aurora’s sprawling streets. No matter what mode of transportation you choose in Aurora, getting around the city should not be a problem.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Aurora takes 29.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Aurora get to work:
- 76.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 5.4% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationAurora, ColoradoUnited States
  29.926.8
  Commute Mode
  72.1%73.2%
  10.2%8.6%
  4.1%4.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  1.4%2.5%
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Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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