Hobbs, NM is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state, with an estimated population of 34,122. Despite its relatively small size, the city offers various options for public transportation. The local bus system, Hobbs Transit, operated by the City of Hobbs provides regular route service throughout the city and operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. The routes that are available include crosstown routes and routes to the surrounding area such as Eunice, Lovington and Jal. Additionally, Z-Trans has a wheelchair accessible intercity bus which provides transportation within Lea County and to El Paso Texas or Lubbock Texas. There are also various private taxi services operating within Hobbs that provide transportation for passengers within the city and out-of-town destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hobbs (zip 88240) takes 18.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hobbs (zip 88240) get to work:
- 85.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit