Middlesex County is a densely populated area in Connecticut, with a variety of transportation options to serve its residents. The county is serviced by the Connecticut Transit bus system, providing regular service throughout the county. Additionally, Amtrak provides rail service to New Haven and Bradley International Airport from several stations in Middlesex County. Taxis are also available for hire throughout the county. For those wishing to travel on their own schedule, car rental services are available from several major companies located in Middlesex County. Finally, there are several airport shuttle services that provide transportation between Middlesex County and surrounding cities. All of these transportation options make it easy for people to get around Middlesex County without having to own a car or rely solely on public transit.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Middlesex County takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Middlesex County get to work:
- 81.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit