Wenham, Massachusetts is a small town located in Essex County. It has a population of 4,875 people as of the 2010 census. Despite its size, Wenham offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. For longer trips outside of town, passengers can take advantage of the commuter rail line operated by the MBTA that stops at the Wenham station. The train provides service to several nearby cities including Boston and Salem and connects to other parts of Massachusetts with onward connections to Maine or Rhode Island.
For short trips within Wenham or to neighboring towns, there are multiple bus routes that make regular stops throughout the town. These buses are run by both private companies and public transit authorities like The Greater Beverly Regional Transit Authority (GBRTA) which provides service across Beverly, Danvers and Wenham. Additionally, there are several taxi services available for those who need more personalized transportation options or services outside regular hours.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wenham (zip 01984) takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wenham (zip 01984) get to work:
- 58.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 17.4% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit