McKinley County, located in Northwestern New Mexico, is an area rich with vibrant culture and picturesque landscapes. While the county itself may be rural, it boasts a variety of transportation options for those wishing to explore the community or commute to work. \nResidents of McKinley have access to several public transit options including Gallup Express (GEX) operated by the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district. This system of buses provides regular weekday service throughout the county for both students and members of the public who need to get around quickly and safely. Additionally, there are several private shuttle services operated by local businesses that offer regular routes from major cities like Albuquerque and Amarillo to destinations across McKinley County. For longer trips, Amtrak also offers direct service through its Southwest Chief Line which serves many small towns in the region as well as larger cities like Gallup and Albuquerque. All these transportation options make it easy for anyone living in or visiting McKinley County to get around quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in McKinley County takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in McKinley County get to work:
- 74.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 9.5% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit