The Norwich-New London, CT Metro Area is well served by public transportation. The Southeastern Connecticut Transit District (SECT) provides bus services throughout the area with several routes and connections through nearby towns and cities. Additionally, there is a ferry service to Long Island operated by Cross Sound Ferry, providing access to Manhattan and other parts of New York City. For longer distance travel, Amtrak serves the region with its Acela Express line running between Boston and Washington DC. There are also many taxi services that provide convenient transportation within the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norwich-New London Metro Area takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norwich-New London Metro Area get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit