Esmeralda County, NV is located in the rural high desert of Nevada and its sparse population and remote location can make transportation a challenge. Fortunately, there are several public transportation options available to residents of Esmeralda County. The nearest airport is Tonopah Airport, located 83 miles away from Esmeralda Town. Amargosa Valley Town is home to the nearest Greyhound Bus Station and Beatty has a private shuttle that runs between Beatty and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport three times a week. Additionally, two daily bus routes are offered through Eureka County鈥檚 Valley Rider Transit System which connects Silver Peak, Goldfield, Alkali Flat, Coaldale and other towns in the county. For those who prefer to drive themselves, many local businesses within Esmeralda County rent cars for reasonable prices. With these various options available to residents and visitors alike, getting around Esmeralda County isn鈥檛 as difficult as it once was.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Esmeralda County takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Esmeralda County get to work:
- 64.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 9.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit