Commuting and Transportation

Foxborough residents have an average of a 34 minute commute, six minutes shorter than the Boston Metro Area average. Working in Foxborough could save you even more time by avoiding rush hour traffic into and out of Boston. 

There are many options for getting to Foxborough and around the area, including MBTA commuter rail service coming to Foxboro Station in Fall 2019!


GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority)GATRA is the Regional Transit Authority for Foxborough. They provide bus and paratransit service.

GATRA offers two routes with connections in Foxborough:

Tri-Town ConnectorThis route has stops at Brigham and Women's and Patriot Place. It makes connections with other buses in Wrentham and Norfolk, as well as stopping at the Norfolk MBTA station.

Foxborough MBTA Commuter ServiceA shuttle runs from a commuter lot in Foxborough at 41 County Street to the Mansfield MBTA station. The shuttle is free, but you will need to fill out a parking permit application.



Senior, Accessible, and Medical Transportation

GATRA Dial-A-RideDial-A-Ride is a paratransit service available Monday through Friday from 8-4.  Paratransit is door to door transportation serving people 60 + and/ or those who meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) who are not 60 years old. The Council on Aging and Human Services has applications for eligibility and can assist with filling them out.The vehicles are all handicapped accessible.

This is a shared ride. That means that all requests cannot be guaranteed. Reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance. Ride requests have a minimum of 24 hour notice. The requested donation is $1.25 to $5.00, each way, depending on the distance. They travel within a 15 mile radius. The rides are for any transportation need, from visiting a friend to going to a store or to a medical appointment. GATRA contracts with transportation companies for their service. For Foxboro, the contractor is Keissling Transportation, Inc. 

GATRA - Dial-A-Ride 800-698-7676

Statewide Access and Senior Citizen passes
are issued by GATRA to seniors and ADA eligible customers. The photo ID entitles the rider to a reduced fare on all Massachusetts public fixed-route buses and MBTA trains. The discount does not apply to the already discounted GATRA Dial-A-Ride fare. Customers can also receive a "Charlie" card for discounted MBTA services through the GATRA office. The TAP (Transportation Access Pass)/ Senior Charlie card allows customers to use MBTA commuter rail, local and express buses, subway and boat services. The Charlie Cards are reusable and rechargeable.

GATRA offices - 800-483-2500 

GATRA also provides long distance medical transportation for seniors and ADA eligible customers. The program is called "Miles for Health." They provide a Boston schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for appointments between the hours of 9:00 and 1:00. All other long distance medical trips, such as Burlington, Framingham, Worcester, etc., will be scheduled on Wednesdays. Appointments must be made between the hours of 9:00 - 1:00. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. There is a $10.00 requested donation. The vendor for the "Miles for Health" program was Foxfield Taxi. When they closed, GATRA granted the vendor contract to Kiessling Transportation.

GATRA Miles for Health - 800-698-7676

MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) MBTA's The Ride paratransit program provides vehicle transportation for people with disabilities from nearby towns served by the MBTA, such as Sharon and Walpole. MBTA commuter services are not yet available in Foxboro. Foxboro is not in their catchment area. Applications for the Ride are available through the MBTA.

MBTA - ‘The Ride" - 888-844-0355 or 617-222-5123

VAN- GO The Foxborough Council on Aging & Human Services has a 14 passenger senior shuttle. The hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8-3:30 and Friday from 8 - 11:30. The van provides door to door transportation to individuals within Foxboro. There is a set schedule for group food shopping trips to Stop & Shop, Shaw's supermarkets and a rotating schedule on Wednesdays to local malls, retail stores and restaurants. There is a suggested donation of $1.00 for rides. The van is a shuttle with 3 steps to enter and no handicapped access. We have a sedan called the Car-Go which is used by the van drivers and the Human Services staff occasionally to transport clients unable to use the van and /or in an effort to conserve fuel.

Foxborough Council on Aging & Human Services/ Senior Center 508-543-1252


Medicaid/Mass Health TransportationClients who have Mass Health may receive medical transportation services. Mass Health contracts with GATRA for this transportation. There is a PT-1 form that the Mass Health recipient's physician completes explaining the need for medical transportation which goes to Mass Health Transportation Authorization Unit for approval. 
Learn more about the PT-1 medical transportation form

MassHealth Transportation Authorization Unit Customer Service 800-841-2900