New Castle, CO is a small town located in Garfield County, Colorado. Despite its size, this picturesque mountain community is well connected to the surrounding area with multiple transportation options available. For those looking to travel within New Castle itself, there are several bus routes operated by the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority that connect local neighborhoods and communities. The closest airport to New Castle is Eagle Airport, located roughly 30 miles away in Eagle, CO, offering flights around the state as well as private charter services. In addition, Amtrak serves Glenwood Springs (the closest passenger train station) 41 miles from New Castle. In terms of long-distance travel I-70 runs through nearby Glenwood Springs and provides direct access to Denver and other cities along the route. Finally for those on a budget or just looking for some adventure you can find rideshares online or use one of many bike trails throughout the town and surrounding area. Overall there are plenty of transportation options available in New Castle making it an ideal place to visit or live!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Castle takes 34.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Castle get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 4.2% take mass transit