Northampton, MA 01060 is a charming town located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. With its population of 28,549 according to 2019 census data, Northampton offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. Public transportation within the city limits is provided by PVTA (Pioneer Valley Transit Authority). The PVTA provides bus services with frequent daily routes from early morning until late evening. Regional and inter-city bus services are also available for travel to other nearby cities such as Springfield, Greenfield, and Amherst. Amtrak’s Vermonter line stops at the Northampton Station providing connections to points as far south as Washington D.C., and north into Vermont and Canada. In addition, Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut is only 80 miles away providing access to domestic and international air travel.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Northampton (zip 01060) takes 21.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Northampton (zip 01060) get to work:
- 59.3% drive their own car alone
- 3.5% carpool with others
- 12.7% work from home
- 2.7% take mass transit