New Fairfield, Connecticut is a small town located in Fairfield County. It has a population of about 13,000 people and is known for its rural beauty. The town offers a variety of transportation options to its residents and visitors alike.
Public transportation in New Fairfield includes Metro North Railroads, Connecticut Transit buses, and the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority bus system. Metro North Railroad offers frequent service to towns throughout the county as well as to larger cities such as New York City. Connecticut Transit provides several express buses between New Fairfield and other towns in the area such as Danbury and Bethel. The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority provides an extensive network of regional buses that serve much of the county with stops in downtown New Fairfield. Additionally, there are taxi services available to help with local transportation needs.
For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are several highways that pass through the city including Interstate 84 which runs east-west connecting it with other major cities in the region. In addition, Route 37 runs north south through town providing access to nearby towns such as Brookfield, New Milford, and Newtown. There is also ample parking on streets throughout the city for those who wish to drive into town for shopping or other activities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Fairfield takes 37.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Fairfield get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 2.6% take mass transit