Cheshire, CT is conveniently located near major highways and public transportation options. Commuters can take advantage of a variety of alternatives to driving including buses through the Greater New Haven Transit District, as well as Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad services. The Connecticut Limo Bus provides daily service to New York City, Bradley International and Logan Airport. For those who prefer to drive, I-84 and Route 10 provide access to neighboring towns such as Waterbury, Southington and Meriden. Additionally, Cheshire residents can utilize ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft for short trips.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cheshire takes 26.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cheshire get to work:
- 81.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 7.7% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit