Douglas, MA is a small town located in Worcester County. It has a population of approximately 8,500 people and is known for its quaint charm and rural atmosphere. For those living in Douglas, MA, public transportation options are available to get around town or to nearby cities. The Douglas Area Transit (DAT) offers commuter bus services to nearby towns such as Webster, Charlton, Sutton, Oxford and Northbridge. Additionally, the Worcester Regional Transit Authority provides service to several major cities including Boston, Worcester, Marlborough and Framingham. There is also a commuter rail line that connects Douglas with Boston and Worcester with stops at Union Station and South Station respectively. Other transportation options include bike lanes and walking trails that are well-maintained throughout the area. With these various options available in Douglas, individuals have plenty of ways to make their way around town or commute into the city for work or leisure activities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Douglas takes 38.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Douglas get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit