Roanoke, Virginia is a medium-sized city in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. It is easily accessible by public transportation, with options that include Roanoke Valley Transit buses and shuttle services. The Roanoke Valley Transit operates local bus routes throughout the city – including an express route to nearby Salem – as well as regional service from Vinton and Smith Mountain Lake. In addition, there are several companies offering shuttle services to and from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, which serves the region’s growing tourism industry. There are also taxi services available in Roanoke for those who prefer a more personalized form of transportation. With its convenient location in the mountains and its wide range of public transportation options, Roanoke is an ideal place to visit or call home.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Roanoke takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Roanoke get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 3.7% take mass transit