Suffolk, MA County is served by a variety of public transportation options that make it easy to get around. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides bus and subway services, as well as boat services along the waterways of the county. The MBTA also offers commuter rail service from Boston to various parts of Suffolk County. For those looking for more direct routes, the state-run Massport Shuttle provides connections between Logan Airport and various points in Suffolk County. Additionally, the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) offers bus service throughout the county. With these options, traveling within Suffolk County or even further afield is surprisingly easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Suffolk County takes 30.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Suffolk County get to work:
- 41.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 32.7% take mass transit