Norwood, MA is a suburban community located in Norfolk County. The city offers many transportation options for its residents, including public bus service and rail services. For those who prefer to drive, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation offers carpooling programs and additional services. Norwood is also served by MBTA Commuter Rail which provides access to Boston's downtown and surrounding areas. This includes the Franklin Line and Needham Line which stop at Norwood Station. Other local public transportation options include GATRA buses, which offer routes throughout the area, as well as Lift transportation for those with disabilities. In addition to these options, Uber and Lyft are both available for convenient rides around town. With all these options available, Norwood residents have plenty of ways to get around town conveniently and quickly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norwood takes 31.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norwood get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 9.1% take mass transit