North Brookfield, MA is a small town located in Worcester County in Massachusetts. It has a population of approximately 2,900 people and is known for its rural charm. As such, public transportation options are limited. The primary form of transportation used by locals is personal vehicles as there are no subway or train stations within the town itself. However, there are several bus services available that connect North Brookfield to nearby towns and cities. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) runs buses from North Brookfield to the larger cities of Springfield and Worcester as well as smaller towns around the region. Additionally, the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) also provides service from North Brookfield to nearby areas including Taunton, Franklin, and Foxborough. For those needing to travel outside of the state, there is a Greyhound Bus terminal located in Worcester which connects to major cities across the country.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Brookfield takes 33.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Brookfield get to work:
- 86.5% drive their own car alone
- 4.9% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit