Norwalk, CT is a growing city located in Fairfield County in south western Connecticut. It offers its residents and visitors several transportation options to explore the city or commute to other parts of the state. Public bus services are provided by Norwalk Transit District, which operates seven routes within Norwalk and connects it to surrounding towns. Metro-North Railroad also provides commuter rail services from Norwalk station, connecting the city with New York City. The station is located on East Avenue near Main Street and features ample parking for commuters. For those averse to public transportation, suburban taxi companies are available that provide door-to-door service around town. There are also multiple ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft that operate in Norwalk. Lastly, the area’s highways make it easy for those who prefer driving their own vehicles to get around town quickly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norwalk takes 26.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norwalk get to work:
- 72.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 10.9% take mass transit