Shutesbury, MA is a small town located in Franklin County with a population of approximately 1,701 according to the 2010 census. The town is known for its rural beauty and rolling hills that provide an idyllic backdrop for its residents. Public transportation in Shutesbury is limited, but the nearby towns of Northampton and Amherst offer extensive public transportation options via the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). The PVTA operates fixed-route buses and paratransit services which run throughout Hampden and Hampshire counties. PVTA buses make stops at major stores, restaurants, workplaces and educational institutions. Additionally, the Amtrak Vermonter line stops in Northampton twice daily offering connections to points throughout New England and beyond. There are two taxi companies located within Shutesbury as well as several ride-sharing companies that can access the town easily from nearby cities. Despite its size, residents of Shutesbury enjoy convenient access to neighboring cities through public transportation services operated by both the PVTA and Amtrak.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shutesbury (zip 01072) takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shutesbury (zip 01072) get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 7.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit