Derby, CT is a small town located in New Haven County, with an estimated population of 12,903 according to the 2010 census. It has several public transportation options available for residents and visitors to get around the area. The main form of public transportation is the Connecticut Transit (CTTRANSIT) bus service, which runs throughout the region. Routes serve both New Haven and Bridgeport with stops in Derby. There is also a Valle Shuttle service which provides free rides around town for anyone over age 65 or with disabilities. There are two Metro-North Railroad stations in Derby - Ansonia Station on Pershing Drive and Derby-Shelton Station on Division Street - offering commuter rail service to both New Haven and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. For those looking to travel further away, Tweed New Haven Regional Airport offers commercial flights with connections to major hubs like Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Atlanta. With these various transportation options in Derby, CT people can easily get around town or take a trip out of state without ever having to worry about driving themselves.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Derby takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Derby get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit