Huerfano County, located in the south central region of Colorado, is a mostly rural area with limited public transportation options. The county lacks any public bus service or light rail system, but there are several other means of transportation available. Private taxi and limousine services operate throughout the county and can be used to get around locally. For longer distances, Huerfano County is served by two major airports: the Colorado Springs Airport and the San Luis Valley Regional Airport. Additionally, those looking to utilize train travel can take advantage of Amtrak's Southwest Chief line from La Junta to Chicago which runs through Huerfano County twice daily. Finally, Greyhound buses make regular stops in Walsenburg providing yet another option for traveling both within and outside of Huerfano County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Huerfano County takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Huerfano County get to work:
- 75.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit