Ellington, CT is a small town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. It is accessible by public transportation and offers its residents a variety of options for getting around the area. The primary mode of transportation is the local bus system, which serves many nearby towns and communities. There are also several taxi services that serve Ellington, as well as the CTfastrak service which connects to Hartford and other destinations. For those who prefer to drive, there is easy access to Route 83 and I-84, two major highways in Connecticut. In addition, Ellington has several bike paths and walking trails along with designated bike lanes on some roads that make it easy for bicyclists to get around town safely. All of these transportation options make it easy for Ellington residents to travel around their community with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ellington takes 26.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ellington get to work:
- 89.1% drive their own car alone
- 3.7% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit