Springer, NM is a small town in the eastern part of the state with a population of around 800 people. While it may be a small town, Springer has some decent transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The closest major airport is in Albuquerque, which is an hour and a half away. That said, there are some local bus routes run through Springer by the Eastern New Mexico Regional Transit District (ENMRTD). These buses provide service to nearby towns and cities like Raton, Clayton, and Tucumcari. Additionally, Springer also has several taxi companies that help provide transportation services to the surrounding areas as well as to Albuquerque. Finally, Uber and Lyft are both available in Springer too, making it easy for people to get around without having to depend on public transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Springer takes 15.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Springer get to work:
- 89.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit