Litchfield County in Connecticut is an area known for its picturesque towns, historic sites, and outdoor recreation opportunities. With a population estimated at over 186,000 people, the county offers a range of transportation options to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.
Public transportation in Litchfield County includes the Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART) bus system which provides both fixed route and demand response services throughout the county. Additionally, Metro-North Railroad operates commuter rail service between New Haven and Grand Central Station in New York City through the Danbury Branch Line. This line stops in several small towns such as Danbury, Ridgefield, Wilton, and Redding. For travelers looking for a long-distance option, Greyhound Lines offers a number of different routes from Waterbury to other destinations throughout New England.
Other transportation services available in Litchfield County include Amtrak trains at Hartford’s Union Station with connecting service to Boston and other points east; water taxi service along the Naugatuck River; charter buses; limousine services; car rentals; bicycle rentals; and shuttle services from Bradley International Airport located just north of Hartford. With these many options available, it is easy to get around Litchfield County when visiting or living here.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Litchfield County takes 27.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Litchfield County get to work:
- 83.7% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit