Alamogordo, NM Commuting


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Alamogordo, NM is a small city located in Otero County, New Mexico. It has a population of approximately 31,000 people and is the largest city in the county. Despite its size, Alamogordo offers some great different transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The city is served by the Otero County Transportation System (OCTS), which provides bus routes throughout the city and connects it to other areas like Las Cruces, El Paso, and Roswell. OCTS also provides ADA Accessible Dial-A-Ride services for those who have specific needs. Additionally, there are several taxi services available in the area as well as private car rental companies and public bike shares. The local airport also offers flights to major cities around New Mexico and across the country for those who need more long-distance travel options. With these various transportation choices available, Alamogordo makes it easy for residents and visitors to get where they need to go!

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alamogordo takes 16.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Alamogordo get to work:
- 78.1% drive their own car alone
- 15.5% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationAlamogordo, New MexicoUnited States
  18.426.8
  Commute Mode
  83.5%73.2%
  10.0%8.6%
  0.3%4.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  1.4%2.5%
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Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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