Transportation Infrastructure
Connecting Grant County to regional and global markets
Highway Access
Interstate 10, southern New Mexico's major east–west thoroughfare, is located 52 miles southeast of Silver City via Highway 180 and Deming, or 42 miles south via Highway 90 and Lordsburg. Interstate 25, which runs north–south, can be accessed through Hatch by way of Highways 180 and 26, or, for the more adventurous, via scenic NM152 over the beautiful Black Range Mountains.
Local & Regional Transportation
Public Transit: Silver City has an in-town bus system, Corre Camino Transit, which works with local companies to create custom routes and help employees get to and from work. Corre Caminos Transit also offers service to and from locations in the four county area.
Rail is available mainly for copper mining transport. AmTrak Passenger Freight service is available in Deming and Lordsburg.
Daily Freight delivery is available to our area. Freight companies are as close as Tucson and El Paso.
Daily Common Carriers: United Parcel Service has an office in Silver City that is open Monday through Saturday. Federal Express and DHL Express provide daily pick-up and delivery services Monday through Friday.
Airport Access
Regional and local airport options connecting Grant County to the world
Tucson International Airport
3.5 hours drive (180 miles) with 11 airlines providing nonstop service to 16 cities and connections to more than 121 destinations.
El Paso International Airport
3-hour drive (160 miles) with daily shuttles from Silver City and multiple national carriers.
Albuquerque International Sunport
5-hour drive (234 miles) with service to major hubs throughout the United States.
Grant County Airport
Located 21 miles southeast of Silver City on Highway 180, with daily air service to Albuquerque provided by Boutique Airlines.
Transportation FAQ
Common questions about transportation in Grant County
What shipping carriers serve Grant County?
United Parcel Service has an office in Silver City open Monday through Saturday. Federal Express and DHL Express provide daily pick-up and delivery services Monday through Friday.
Is there public transit available in Silver City?
Yes, Silver City has an in-town bus system called Corre Camino Transit, which works with local companies to create custom routes and help employees get to and from work. They also offer service to and from locations in the four-county area. For more information, call (505) 388-3180 or toll-free (866) 934-3866.
How can I access major interstates from Silver City?
Interstate 10, southern New Mexico's major east-west thoroughfare, is located 52 miles southeast via Highway 180 and Deming, or 42 miles south via Highway 90 and Lordsburg. Interstate 25 (north-south) can be accessed through Hatch via Highways 180 and 26, or via scenic NM152 over the Black Range Mountains.
Is rail service available in the area?
Rail is available mainly for copper mining transport. AmTrak Passenger Freight service is available in Deming and Lordsburg. For more information, call 1-800-872-7245.