Colchester, CT is a small town in New London County located on the Connecticut River. With a population of nearly 16,000 people, Colchester is an ideal place to live for commuters looking for easy access to major cities like Hartford, New Haven and even Boston. Public transportation in the area offers a variety of options including bus or train services as well as carpooling services. The Connecticut Transit (CTTRANSIT) provides regular bus service to Colchester with stops along its main routes throughout the city and connecting it with nearby towns and villages. For those looking for intercity travel, the Amtrak's Northeast Regional Line operates out of New London’s Union Station with three stops in Colchester. In addition to public transportation options, there are several carpooling services available such as Zimride which connects drivers and riders in real-time to share rides from Colchester into other cities. Whether you are planning a local trip or a long distance journey, Colchester offers plenty of affordable transportation options that can get you where you need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colchester takes 29.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colchester get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit