Cheyenne, Wyoming is a mid-sized city home to over 62,000 people. Located in the south of the state, it serves as the capital and it's the largest city in Wyoming. Public transportation options for those living in Cheyenne are fairly limited but do include a few options for commuting needs. The only public bus service provided is provided by CHAMP (Cheyenne Area Metropolitan Planning Organization). This service provides routes throughout Cheyenne including express lines to nearby towns such as Pine Bluffs and Carpenter. Greyhound buses provide service from Cheyenne to various destinations including Denver, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The Union Pacific Railroad also offers passenger services between Cheyenne and Laramie, with connections to other cities along the line. For those who wish to travel further distances there is also an airport located nearby which allows access to more regional flights.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cheyenne (zip 82001) takes 14.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cheyenne (zip 82001) get to work:
- 81.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit