Storrs, Connecticut offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The town is served by several bus routes provided by Connecticut Transit (CTTRANSIT), which provides regular service to nearby cities like Hartford and New Britain. For those wishing to travel further, the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus has a free shuttle that runs from the main campus to many of the surrounding towns. Additionally, there are taxi services available throughout Storrs as well as on-demand ride services such as Uber and Lyft. Those looking for carpooling options will find that Park & Ride lots are located in certain areas in order to support commuters who wish to save money by sharing their journeys with others. Lastly, those seeking more private means of transportation can find bike rentals near the university’s athletic center or around town. All these transport options make travel around Storrs easy for its citizens and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Storrs takes 15.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Storrs get to work:
- 26.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.1% carpool with others
- 10.3% work from home
- 6.9% take mass transit