Greenlee County, located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, is a rural county covering an area of approximately 2,932 square miles. Along with its sparse population and lack of major highways, it is not widely known for its public transportation options. However, there are a few transportation opportunities throughout Greenlee County that can help residents get around including a public bus service operated by EAC Transportation. This service runs from Clifton to Safford on weekdays and provides trips to local destinations such as grocery stores and doctor appointments for seniors or persons with disabilities. In addition, the public bus system also makes occasional stops at major cities including Tucson and Phoenix making it easy for people to travel outside the county. There are also taxi services available in several towns across Greenlee County offering residents an alternative way to get around town or to nearby towns if needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Greenlee County takes 17.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Greenlee County get to work:
- 85.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit