Eagle Nest, NM is a small town located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With a population of only around 500 citizens, Eagle Nest is not a highly populated area. Despite this, there are still transportation options available to those who live in or pass through Eagle Nest.
The primary transportation option for those visiting or living in Eagle Nest is car travel. The closest major airports are located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, both over 150 miles away from Eagle Nest. There are also several bus services that make their way from nearby cities like Raton and Las Vegas to Eagle Nest on various schedules throughout the year. Additionally, Amtrak also offers train service into Raton which can be used to reach Eagle Nest if needed. Another efficient transportation option for getting around in Eagle Nest is by bike as the city has several dedicated biking lanes and trails that can be used to get around safely and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Eagle Nest takes 15.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Eagle Nest get to work:
- 72.9% drive their own car alone
- 12.7% carpool with others
- 13.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit