East Lyme, CT is a small town located in New London County with an array of transportation options available to residents. The Shore Line East Commuter Rail Service provides convenient access to nearby cities, such as New Haven and Old Saybrook. In addition, there are multiple public bus lines operating within the town, including the 9 Town Transit Connector operated by the Eastern Connecticut Regional Transit District, which provides access to Stonington and Groton. For those driving their own vehicle, there are several major highways that provide easy access throughout the area such as Route 1 and Interstates 95 and 395. The main form of transportation for locals is walking or bicycle riding which allows for a scenic way of getting around town. There are also car sharing services such as Zipcar available in East Lyme which helps local commuters get around without having to own a vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Lyme takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Lyme get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit