Alstead, NH is a small town located in Cheshire County, with a population of 1,717 according to the 2010 census. Despite its size, Alstead offers several transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The town is served by several bus routes operated by the Monadnock Regional Transit Authority (MRTA) that connect Alstead to nearby towns and cities including Keene, Jaffrey and Peterborough. In addition, Amtrak operates two stations within an hour’s drive from Alstead that provide service to Boston and beyond. For those who prefer to travel by car, Interstate 91 runs through nearby Bellows Falls which provides access to many major metropolitan areas in the Northeast region of the US. For shorter trips within Alstead itself or nearby towns, taxi services are available as well as car rental companies that offer both short-term and long-term rentals.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alstead (zip 03602) takes 29.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alstead (zip 03602) get to work:
- 79.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 10.2% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit