The Carlsbad-Artesia, NM Metro Area provides residents with a variety of transportation options to help them get around. The area is served by several bus lines including Concho Valley Transit, Rockwind Community Links, and Southeastern New Mexico Transit. These public buses can take riders to most areas of the metro area, as well as to some surrounding towns. For those who prefer rail travel, there is also an Amtrak station in Carlsbad that offers daily service to El Paso. Other transportation options include taxis and ride share services such as Uber or Lyft which are widely available throughout the metro area. Finally, for those who prefer the convenience of their own vehicle, there are plenty of car rental companies in the region providing vehicles for all budgets and needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area get to work:
- 86.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit