Bridgeport, CT is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut that offers its residents and visitors access to an extensive public transportation system. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) operates several bus routes throughout Bridgeport and its surrounding areas, with multiple stops located in the city center. Additionally, Metro-North provides service to and from Grand Central Terminal in New York City with two local stations located just outside of the downtown area. For those who prefer to drive, there are also several highway options available for travel throughout the state of Connecticut.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bridgeport takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bridgeport get to work:
- 67.7% drive their own car alone
- 12.4% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 11.8% take mass transit