Westfield, MA is a small town in western Massachusetts that is home to approximately 41,000 people. The town offers various public transportation options for residents and visitors alike to get around. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) provides bus service throughout the region connecting Westfield with towns and cities across the Pioneer Valley. In addition, there are two train stations located in Westfield – one on the Central New England line and another on the Amtrak Vermonter line. Both lines provide access to points north and south, respectively. For shorter trips within the Town of Westfield, there is a free shuttle provided by PVTA called “The Westfield Loop”. This loop runs around downtown Westfield on weekdays during rush hour and also has connections with other PVTA buses near the center of town. There are also several taxi companies serving Westfield that offer door-to-door transportation services at an additional cost. With these various transportation options available, getting to your destination in Westfield is made easier than ever!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Westfield takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Westfield get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.9% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit