Hartford, CT is a bustling city with many attractions and transportation options available. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) provides an extensive network of public transportation within the city. The CT transit operates local bus services throughout the Greater Hartford area as well as express services to New Haven, Meriden and Waterbury. The Central Connecticut Regional Transit Authority also operates van services to various points within Hartford City limits. In addition, Amtrak provides rail service from Union Station in the center of downtown Hartford to destinations throughout the Northeast Corridor including Boston, New York City and Washington DC. For those seeking a more scenic ride, the historic Connecticut River Line offers scenic views of Connecticut River Valley with stops in towns along its route. All these options make traveling around Hartford easy and convenient for both locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hartford takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hartford get to work:
- 58.6% drive their own car alone
- 13.8% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 15.1% take mass transit