Connecticut Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)

Q: What is the most common way people commute to work in Connecticut?

The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 76.6% of workers in Connecticut utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.

Q: What percentage of Connecticut workers work from home?

Approximately 16.0% of workers in Connecticut currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.

Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Connecticut

Demographics Overview

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Transportation

Class of Worker

Connecticut Transportation Indicators (2024)

Total Workers

1,814,693

Population 16+

driving

76.6%

Most Common Choice

Work From Home

16.0%

Remote Share

Public Transit

3.3%

Bus/Rail/Ferry

Connecticut Commute Mode Distribution

Commute modes in Connecticut — **Figure 1:** Relative distribution of transportation methods in Connecticut.

Connecticut Historical Commuting Trends

Transportation trends in Connecticut — **Figure 2:** Temporal shift in commute modes from 2010 to 2024.

Connecticut Detailed Commute Breakdown

Mode	Workers	Percentage
Car, truck, or van	1,390,167	76.6%
Public transportation	60,136	3.3%
Bicycle	3,536	0.2%
Walked	44,871	2.5%
Other means	24,962	1.4%
Worked from home	291,021	16.0%

Commuting Patterns FAQs for Connecticut

The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 76.6% of workers in Connecticut utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Connecticut has increased significantly. Currently, 16.0% of the workforce works remotely, which is consistent with the U.S. national average of 15.1%.

Approximately 16.0% of workers in Connecticut currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.