La Plata, NM is a small town located in the state of New Mexico, with a population of approximately 1,400 people. Despite its size, the area is well connected with public transportation options to get around and explore the local area. The main mode of transport in La Plata is the bus service operated by Southwest Region Transit District. This service offers daily routes around the local area including nearby towns such as Animas and Magdalena. There are also several taxi services available for those who need a more direct form of transport. These taxi providers offer easy pickups from any location within La Plata and can take you quickly to your destination. For those that would like to explore further afield, there are also intercity buses connecting La Plata with other towns in New Mexico and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Plata takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Plata get to work:
- 67.4% drive their own car alone
- 26.1% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit