Monterey, MA is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of just over 500 residents. However, despite its small size, residents and visitors to the area have plenty of transportation options available to them. For those looking for public transit options, the Monterey-Spencer Shuttle bus provides service between Monterey and Spencer several times a day on weekdays. The bus also makes stops in nearby towns like Northampton, Amherst, and Hadley. Additionally, there are several services that connect Monterey with other cities throughout the state including Pioneer Valley Transit Authority as well as Valley Transporter which provides connections with Boston and other major Massachusetts cities. For those wishing to travel by car or bike, there are plenty of roads leading into and out of Monterey with excellent access to nearby towns such as Springfield and Worcester. Finally, many people opt for alternative forms of transportation such as walking or biking in order to take advantage of the beautiful scenery around Monterey.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monterey takes 20.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monterey get to work:
- 63.7% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 15.7% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit