The Edwards, CO Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options for commuters. The Free Ride buses are an excellent resource for getting from one location to another and provide regular services to the area. There is also a local Amtrak station located in nearby Eagle-Vail that provides daily commuter rail service to Denver. Bus routes connect the local communities, making it easy to get around without driving. In addition, the Vail Valley Jet Center airport allows travelers to arrive and depart quickly by plane or helicopter. For those commuting into the city of Edwards, there is a free shuttle bus operated by the local transit authority during peak hours. All of these forms of transportation provide reliable services and make it easy for locals and visitors alike to get around town without relying on their own cars.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Edwards Metro Area takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Edwards Metro Area get to work:
- 73.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 8.9% work from home
- 5.5% take mass transit