Socorro, NM County offers a variety of transportation options to its residents. Public transit is provided by the Socorro County Transit Authority, which covers the entire county with regular bus service and connects major cities within the county. For those who prefer to travel in their own vehicle, Socorro County provides access to highways and interstates that run through the area. These include I-25 and US-60, both of which provide direct access to nearby cities such as El Paso and Bernalillo. In addition, car rental companies are available in several locations throughout the county for visitors looking for an easy way to get around. Finally, local taxi services are also available in many areas. No matter what type of transportation you're looking for, Socorro County can accommodate your needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Socorro County takes 16.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Socorro County get to work:
- 70.7% drive their own car alone
- 14.1% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit