Berlin, MA is a small town located in Worcester County, with an estimated population of 6,179. Despite its size, Berlin has plenty of options when it comes to public transportation. The town is serviced by two major bus routes operated by Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), buses 44 and 45. These buses run along the main thoroughfare of Berlin as well as to major nearby cities like Worcester and Mount Wachusett Community College. Additionally, WRTA offers a Dial-A-Ride service that provides door-to-door pickup and dropoff for those unable to access the main bus routes due to physical disabilities or lack of mobility. For those looking to travel outside town limits there are additional public transportation options available such as Amtrak’s Valley Flyer service which runs from Boston’s North Station all the way to Holyoke. For those who prefer air travel, the nearest airport is the Boston Logan International located about an hour’s drive away from Berlin. No matter how you want to get around, Berlin has plenty of public transportation options available.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Berlin takes 29.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Berlin get to work:
- 86.1% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit