Thomaston, CT is a small town located in Litchfield County in the northwest corner of the state. Despite its size and rural location, it has several transportation options available to residents and visitors. Public transit is provided by the Litchfield County Transit (LCT) bus system which operates routes within Thomaston as well as other towns in the region. Additionally, Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express train runs through Thomaston connecting the town with New York City and other destinations on its route. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several highways nearby such as US Route 6 and Connecticut State Route 8 that connect Thomaston to larger cities like Waterbury and Hartford. Finally, Bradley International Airport is just an hour away providing access to numerous domestic and international flights for those who wish to travel further afield. With all these transportation options available, getting around Thomaston or venturing beyond is easy for both locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Thomaston takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Thomaston get to work:
- 90.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.8% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit