Groton, MA is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has plenty of public transportation options available to its residents. Commuters can access the Fitchburg Line of the MBTA commuter rail which runs from Boston’s North Station to Fitchburg and stops at Groton Center Station. The line makes stops at numerous other towns along the way such as Concord, Westford, Littleton and Ayer, making it a convenient option for traveling long distances. Additionally, Groton is serviced by several bus routes with service throughout town and nearby cities such as Chelmsford and Lowell. The Middlesex Regional Transit Authority operates these services and provides passes to those who need them. For shorter trips around town, taxi companies like GTS Transportation Solutions provide reliable rides. Lastly, there are several bike lanes scattered throughout Groton that can be used by bicyclists who wish to avoid motorized traffic altogether. Overall, there are plenty of transportation options within Groton and its surrounding area for everyone to get where they need to go!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Groton takes 35.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Groton get to work:
- 78.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.6% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 4.1% take mass transit