Norfolk is a town located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is a suburban community that boasts a quiet atmosphere and plenty of green space with easy access to highways and major cities. As such, there are many public transportation options available for those living and visiting Norfolk. The MBTA Commuter Rail offers service from Boston to the Forge Park/495 Station in Norfolk, as well as other surrounding stations. Additionally, the Franklin Line connects with commuter rail services from Walpole to Providence RI. For local bus services, the GATRA runs throughout Norfolk and surrounding areas offering both fixed routes and paratransit services for people with disabilities. There is also an Amtrak station located in South Station providing service to Boston’s South End. All these public transportation options make it convenient for residents of Norfolk to get around town or venture out further if they choose to do so.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norfolk takes 40.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norfolk get to work:
- 74.3% drive their own car alone
- 3.6% carpool with others
- 8.8% work from home
- 11.2% take mass transit