Union, NM County is a rural area located in the eastern part of New Mexico. Although it is sparsely populated, it has plenty of transportation options available for those who live there or visit. Public bus service is provided by the Union County Transit System, which operates multiple routes throughout the county that go to larger towns and cities in the area. The Union County Rail Road also provides public transportation for those who need to travel further distances. Taxis are also readily available throughout the county for local trips or long-distance travel. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several car rentals and services available as well as multiple highways, including U.S. Route 54 and State Highway 56, that run east to west through the county. With these various transportation options, Union County residents can easily get around their community and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Union County takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Union County get to work:
- 75.5% drive their own car alone
- 16.0% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit