Torrington, Connecticut is a small city located in the Litchfield Hills region of the state. The city is home to around 36,000 residents and it has a variety of transportation options available for its citizens. Public transit is provided by various bus companies including CT Transit, which provides service to the city, as well as surrounding towns within Litchfield County such as Winsted and Harwinton. These buses provide connections to outlying areas such as Hartford and Waterbury. Additionally, Torrington has a municipal bus system that provides service within the city limits. This system includes two main lines that connect the downtown area with other parts of the city. For those who prefer to drive, Route 8 provides easy access to Torrington from neighboring towns and cities such as Winsted and Waterbury. The main highway serving Torrington is Route 4 which runs through the center of town and connects it with nearby communities in New Haven County. In addition to these options, Torrington also boasts an extensive network of bicycle paths that link many parts of the city together for those who want to explore on two wheels. With all these transportation possibilities available in Torrington, there's something for everyone!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Torrington takes 24.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Torrington get to work:
- 85.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit