South Hadley, MA is a small town in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts situated along the Connecticut river. It provides a host of public transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) operates buses throughout South Hadley and offers both local and express routes that serve many locations in the area. There are also shuttle services available to nearby colleges and universities such as Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, and UMass Amherst. Additionally, the PVTA offers fare discounts for seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. For those who prefer to use rail travel, Amtrak's Vermonter train stops at South Hadley’s own station which can take passengers to destinations such as New Haven CT or St Albans VT. Finally, Bradley International Airport (BDL) is located just forty miles away from South Hadley providing air travelers with convenient access to domestic and international destinations. With all these transportation options, it's easy to see why South Hadley has become one of the most popular places to live in Massachusetts!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Hadley takes 22.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Hadley get to work:
- 75.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 1.8% take mass transit