Ashfield, MA is a small rural town located in Franklin County. It has a population of just over 1,500 people and is known for its natural beauty and agricultural heritage. Public transportation in Ashfield can be quite limited due to its small size. However, there are still several options available for locals and visitors alike. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) operates buses throughout the area that connects Ashfield with surrounding towns, including Northampton and Greenfield. This service runs on weekdays with multiple routes being available during peak times. In addition to this, the Franklin Regional Transit Authority has a number of bus stops in the town which connect various points within Ashfield to each other as well as other nearby communities. For those looking for alternative methods of transportation, ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available in the town. Additionally, taxi companies provide their services to the people of Ashfield, allowing them to travel around or from the town quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ashfield takes 34.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ashfield get to work:
- 78.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 11.1% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit