Walsh, Colorado is a small town located within Baca County. As such, its public transportation options are limited. There is no public bus system in Walsh, but there are a few transportation services available for residents to use. The closest major airport is Amarillo International Airport located about 130 miles away from Walsh. Several regional airports also offer flights to and from nearby cities. Residents can take advantage of several taxi services in the area or request rides with ride-sharing apps such as Lyft or Uber. For longer trips to cities outside of the immediate area, there are several car rental companies that have locations near Walsh. Additionally, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train line runs through Baca County and stops at the nearby towns of Lamar and La Junta which provide an easy way for residents to travel across Colorado and beyond. With these options, Walsh residents have access to reliable transportation throughout the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Walsh takes 14.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Walsh get to work:
- 74.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit