Otero County in New Mexico is well-equipped with public transportation options for those who live and work there. The Otero County Transportation Department provides local bus services and Dial-A-Ride services for the elderly, disabled, and low income individuals. There are several routes that cover the county’s main cities such as Alamogordo, Tularosa, and Cloudcroft. Additionally, the county also operates a shuttle service to El Paso International Airport for those traveling to or from other parts of the country. For those who prefer to drive their own car, Interstate 25 runs through the county providing access to nearby cities like Las Cruces and El Paso. Intercity bus services are also available from Greyhound and Sun Van. All of these transportation options make it easy for residents of Otero County to get around without having to rely on population density or availability of personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Otero County takes 18.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Otero County get to work:
- 78.5% drive their own car alone
- 13.4% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit