Danbury, CT Commuting


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Danbury, CT is a city located in western Connecticut with a population of over 82,000 people. It is a vibrant community with excellent public transportation options. The Danbury branch of the Metro North Railroad provides local residents with access to New York City for both commuting and leisure purposes. In addition, there are 14 Bee Line bus routes that connect Danbury’s outlying towns to the city center. For those who prefer to drive, there are several major highways available such as I-84 and US-7 that provide direct access to other cities in the region such as Hartford and Waterbury. There are also many taxi and ride-sharing services available throughout the area so visitors can easily navigate their way around town. Whether you're looking for an easy commute or just want to explore your surroundings, Danbury has plenty of transportation options for all types of travelers.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Danbury takes 27.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Danbury get to work:
- 76.5% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationDanbury, ConnecticutUnited States
  29.626.8
  Commute Mode
  70.8%73.2%
  14.0%8.6%
  2.8%4.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.6%2.5%
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If you are looking for a city, that you still get to New York City from, Danbury, with its funky, unique homes, vibrant foodie scene, super hip downtown library,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Most folks can't afford to retire to  More

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Over 12 years ago

It is very hard to make ends meet unless you are in the upper class. Growing up we had the best place to live. A great Town. Now we are a city that is being taken over  More

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