Rio Grande County, located in Southwestern Colorado, is a rural area with few transportation options. The only public transit available in the county is the San Luis and Valley Shuttle, which provides daily service between various cities including Alamosa, Monte Vista, Creede, Del Norte and South Fork. The shuttle runs Monday-Saturday from 8am to 5pm and can be booked online or by calling ahead for reservations. There are also several taxi services available in the area, though they may not always be convenient or reliable. Alternatives such as carpooling or biking should also be considered when travelling in Rio Grande County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rio Grande County takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rio Grande County get to work:
- 78.1% drive their own car alone
- 13.7% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit