Bristol, CT is a small town located in the Northwest corner of the state with a population just under 60,000 people. The city has various transportation options available for both its residents and visitors to use. Public transportation in Bristol includes bus service operated by Connecticut Transit which provides routes throughout the city including connections to Waterbury, Meriden, and New Britain. Additionally, shuttle services are available within the city as well as CTfastrak which connects travelers from Bristol to Hartford. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles there are two highways that connect Bristol to other nearby cities: Route 72 and Route 6. There are also several taxi companies in the area providing easy access for traveling around town or out of it. All of these transportation options make it quite simple for anyone living in Bristol or visiting it to get around quickly and safely.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bristol takes 23.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bristol get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit