Milton, MA is a small suburban town located in Norfolk County, approximately 10 miles south of Boston. It is home to an estimated 28,000 people and offers a variety of transportation options to its residents and visitors. The most popular option is the MBTA commuter rail line which runs from the South Station in Boston to Canton Junction. There are also several bus routes that run throughout the town, including those operated by the Plymouth & Brockton and C&J Bus Lines. For those who prefer to drive themselves, Milton has easy access to Route 128/I-95 and I-93 for commuting into Boston or other parts of Massachusetts. In addition, there are plenty of car services such as Uber and Lyft available throughout Milton as well. Finally, there are numerous bicycle trails that wind their way throughout the town and provide cyclists with an alternative form of transportation. All these transportation options make it easy for Milton residents and visitors alike to get around this historic city.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Milton takes 32.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Milton get to work:
- 65.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 5.8% work from home
- 12.2% take mass transit