Denver, CO County has an extensive public transportation system, with many bus and light rail lines that cover the whole county. There are also express lines to downtown Denver and other major destinations. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides a convenient way for residents of Denver to get around the city and county. The RTD operates several bus routes as well as the Light Rail, commuter rail, and express buses. In addition to this, there are several options for getting around without a car including bikeshares, ridesharing services, taxis, and more. All of these options make it easy for residents of Denver to easily access the county's diverse attractions and amenities without having to rely on personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Denver County takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Denver County get to work:
- 69.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 7.6% work from home
- 6.8% take mass transit