Rockland, MA is a small town located in Plymouth County, about 25 miles south of Boston. Due to its close proximity to Boston, Rockland has many public transportation options available for its residents and visitors. The MBTA provides bus services from Rockland directly to Quincy Center or Braintree Station. From there, commuters can use either the commuter rail or subway system to get into Boston. There are also multiple intercity bus services that run through the town, providing connections with nearby cities like Brockton and Taunton. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, Route 3 runs through Rockland and provides access to the Greater Boston area as well as points further south along the South Shore. With so many transportation options at their disposal, Rocklanders have easy access to the city and other local destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rockland takes 28.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rockland get to work:
- 81.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 5.4% take mass transit