Malden, MA 02148 is an urban community located 9 miles outside of Boston. It has a variety of public transportation options available to its residents. The MBTA bus system provides service to Malden with routes to several nearby locations such as Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. Commuters can take the Orange Line at Oak Grove Station located in Malden for direct access to downtown Boston. The commuter rail also stops in Malden with direct service to North Station and South Station. For those who prefer alternative forms of transportation, there are bicycle lanes on many of the city's main streets and the Minuteman Bikeway extends from Bedford through Arlington and into Cambridge. Additionally, there are multiple ride-sharing services available such as Uber and Lyft which provide further transportation options for those living in Malden.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Malden (zip 02148) takes 34.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Malden (zip 02148) get to work:
- 51.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 31.8% take mass transit