El Paso County, Texas offers a variety of public transportation options for residents and visitors. The Sun Metro Transit System operates the city's bus system, with routes to all areas of the county. For those who prefer rail travel, the El Paso Trolley provides service from Downtown El Paso to Eastside destinations such as Alameda Park Zoo and Science Museum of Texas. The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) operates a modern commuter rail line, which was completed in 2014 and connects Downtown El Paso to other parts of the county. The CRRMA also operates a park-and-ride bus service that transports commuters from outlying areas into downtown El Paso. For those who would like to explore the area on their own schedule, bike sharing programs are provided by Bike Share El Paso, which allows users to rent bicycles at various locations around downtown. With so many different public transportation options available in El Paso County, it is easy to get around no matter where you're headed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in El Paso County takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in El Paso County get to work:
- 79.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit