Holyoke, MA is a city located in the southwest corner of the state that offers multiple transportation options to its residents. The city is served by multiple bus lines operated by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), providing public transportation throughout Holyoke and other regional cities. The PVTA also operates a commuter rail system which connects Holyoke to Boston, making it an easy way to get into the larger metropolitan area for work or leisure. Additionally, Amtrak trains serve Holyoke with stops at Union Station, offering connections to several major cities in the Northeast Corridor. For those wishing to drive, Interstate 91 runs through the center of Holyoke and provides access to nearby cities and states. For those flying out of town, Bradley International Airport is approximately 40 miles away from Holyoke and serves many major airlines. With all of these transportation options available, residents of Holyoke have plenty of ways to get around and explore all that Massachusetts has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Holyoke takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Holyoke get to work:
- 79.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit