West Simsbury, Connecticut is a small town with an estimated population of 7,900, as of 2018 census data. As such, the town has limited public transportation options compared to larger urban areas. However, there are still a few transport options available for those looking to get around West Simsbury and its surrounding area. The Connecticut Transit Bus 460 runs from downtown Hartford to West Simsbury via Farmington and Avon on weekdays and Saturdays. There is also the Cross-Country Express (CCE) which connects West Simsbury to East Granby, North Granby and Hartland on select days of the week. For those looking for alternative ways to get around, bike share programs are available in Hartford and Farmington with pick up and drop off locations throughout West Simsbury. Additionally, ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are widely available to residents in West Simsbury who prefer a more private mode of transport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Simsbury takes 29.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Simsbury get to work:
- 90.6% drive their own car alone
- 1.7% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit