Sierra Vista, AZ is a small city located in Cochise County with a population of approximately 44,500 people. As such, the primary transportation option is by car. There are several highways that connect Sierra Vista to other nearby towns and cities in Arizona, including Highway 90 which travels east-west through the center of the city, and Interstate 10 which runs along the southern border. Public transportation options include two bus routes operated by the Cochise Regional Transit Authority (CRTA). The first route connects Sierra Vista to Bisbee to the southeast and Douglas to the northwest, making stops at locations throughout Sierra Vista along the way. The second route allows travelers to make connections between Sierra Vista and Willcox/Elgin via Thatcher. Both bus routes offer convenient daily schedules for commuters or those looking for a more economical way to get around town. In addition, there is an airport located near Sierra Vista that offers flights to major cities within Arizona and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sierra Vista (zip 85613) takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sierra Vista (zip 85613) get to work:
- 36.2% drive their own car alone
- 16.4% carpool with others
- 21.5% work from home
- 7.3% take mass transit