Gunnison County, located in the southwest corner of Colorado, is an area that offers many outdoor recreational opportunities and a variety of transportation options. While most of the county is rural and relatively remote, there are a few public transportation services available for residents and visitors. The Gunnison Country Transit System (GCT) provides fixed-route bus service throughout the county on weekdays. There is also a para-transit service to provide door-to-door transportation for those who cannot use the regular GCT buses. Additionally, GCT offers dial-a-ride services with limited routes during off-peak hours. For those looking to explore further away from Gunnison County, Greyhound and Amtrak offer scheduled bus and train rides out of Grand Junction which is located 75 miles east of Gunnison. There are also a number of private shuttle companies that offer rides to popular destinations such as Denver International Airport or Aspen/Snowmass Ski Resorts for travelers who don't have access to a personal vehicle. With these various options available, Gunnison County provides plenty of transportation options for its residents and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gunnison County takes 14.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gunnison County get to work:
- 57.7% drive their own car alone
- 10.5% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit