Branford, CT is a small coastal town in New Haven County, Connecticut. It offers its residents and visitors convenient access to New York City, Hartford, and Boston via public transportation. The primary mode of public transportation available in Branford, CT is the Shore Line East commuter rail line. This line runs from New Haven to Old Saybrook and stops at seven stations along the way, including two stations in Branford itself - one at Waverly and one at Indian Neck. Additionally, there are several bus routes operated by Metro-North that connect Branford to outlying areas in Connecticut as well as other cities within the state and beyond. Lastly, taxis are available throughout the town for those needing an alternative means of transportation. By having access to a variety of public transportation options, residents of Branford can easily travel around the town as well as explore other areas that are not too distant from this charming seaside community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Branford takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Branford get to work:
- 83.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit