Cortez, Colorado is a small city located in Montezuma County and has a population of around 9,000 people. Despite the city's small size, it offers plenty of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The Cortez Regional Transit Agency provides bus services within the town and its nearby areas as well as shared rides through Dial-A-Ride. Those who prefer to drive can enjoy easy access to US 160, US 491, Colorado State Highway 145, and various local routes. Those looking to travel outside of Cortez can utilize the Greyhound Bus Lines station or airports in nearby Durango or Grand Junction. Bicycle riders will be glad to know that the area has plenty of bike lanes and paths available for use. Finally, if you're looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to get around town then you'll be glad to know that there are several electric car charging stations located throughout Cortez. With all of these transportation options available in Cortez, getting around should not be a problem at all!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cortez takes 18.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cortez get to work:
- 79.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit