Torrance County, New Mexico is a rural area located in the Eastern Plains region of the state. The county offers a variety of transportation options for people living in and visiting the area. Public transportation is provided by the Regional Transit District (RTD) with bus routes connecting the larger towns in Torrance County to Albuquerque and other nearby cities. Additionally, Torrance County residents can use shared ride services such as Dial-a-Ride, which provides door-to-door service for those who do not live on a regular bus route. There are also several taxi companies that provide service throughout the county. For those needing more flexibility, rental cars are available from multiple locations throughout Torrance County, providing easy access to Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Finally, Amtrak operates a train station in Estancia, which connects passengers to other parts of New Mexico and beyond. No matter where you're going in Torrance County, there's an efficient way to get there!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Torrance County takes 29.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Torrance County get to work:
- 78.7% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 14.4% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit