Barkhamsted, Connecticut is a small town located in Litchfield County. It offers its residents and visitors access to a variety of transportation options. Public transportation is provided by the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District (NWCTD) with stops located at Winsted, New Hartford, Riverton and Colebrook. The NWCTD operates five bus routes throughout the area on weekdays and Saturdays, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the Route 8 Express Bus provides direct service between Downtown Hartford and Barkhamsted. Commuters can also take advantage of the Amtrak train station located in nearby Winsted as well as various private shuttle services that serve larger airports in the region such as Bradley International Airport (BDL). Finally, there are several ride-sharing companies available in Barkhamsted which make it easy to get around town quickly and affordably. With these various forms of public transportation available, residents of Barkhamsted have plenty of choices when it comes to getting around their community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Barkhamsted takes 33.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Barkhamsted get to work:
- 84.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit