La Jara, New Mexico is a small town in northern New Mexico with an estimated population of 883 people. Although the town may not be large in size, it does provide several options for public transportation. The most commonly used method to get around La Jara is by car as there are no major forms of public transportation available. The City of La Jara does offer Dial-A-Ride services to seniors, disabled individuals and those without access to a vehicle but this service is reserved for those who qualify and must be scheduled in advance. Additionally, there are several taxi companies located nearby that can transport residents within the area. For those who wish to explore outside of La Jara, Greyhound Bus Lines offers service from neighboring towns and cities such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Farmington. With these options available, residents can easily navigate both within La Jara itself as well as beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Jara takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Jara get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 20.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit