Massachusetts Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
3,629,298
Population 16+
driving
68.1%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
18.6%
Remote Share
Public Transit
6.5%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Massachusetts Commute Mode Distribution
Massachusetts Historical Commuting Trends
Massachusetts Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 2,473,315 | 68.1% |
| Public transportation | 236,091 | 6.5% |
| Bicycle | 29,223 | 0.8% |
| Walked | 149,600 | 4.1% |
| Other means | 64,462 | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 676,607 | 18.6% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Massachusetts
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 68.1% of workers in Massachusetts utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Massachusetts has increased significantly. Currently, 18.6% of the workforce works remotely, which is significantly higher than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 18.6% of workers in Massachusetts currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.