La Junta, CO is a small town with a population of around 7,400 people located in southeastern Colorado. Despite its size, the town offers residents many transportation options. The La Junta Municipal Airport provides air transport to larger cities like Denver and other nearby destinations. For ground transportation, the city has two bus systems that offer regular service throughout the area. The Greyhound Lines are available for those traveling to farther locations; meanwhile, Pinon Transportation runs within La Junta and its neighboring towns. Additionally, Lyft and Uber are also available in the area for on-demand rides. Residents can also take advantage of Amtrak services that include stops at Lamar and Las Animas (about 20 miles away). With these options available, residents of La Junta have access to efficient means of transportation both within the city and outside it.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Junta takes 16.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Junta get to work:
- 77.6% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit