Portales, NM is a small city located in Eastern New Mexico. It has its own public transportation system to help its citizens get around the city. The system includes two fixed route bus lines, a Dial-A-Ride service which can be used for those with disabilities or special needs, and a shuttle service. Each of these services operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The routes are designed to provide easy access to destinations like the grocery store, local shops, medical offices, and more. Additionally, the City of Portales maintains several taxi stands in town for travelers needing quick transportation any time of day or night. With all these options available, Portales residents have plenty of ways to get around without relying on their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portales takes 16.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portales get to work:
- 73.6% drive their own car alone
- 13.8% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit