Hampton, VA has an extensive public transportation system that can meet the needs of residents and visitors alike. The Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus services throughout the city as well as express services to and from Norfolk, Newport News, and surrounding cities. HRT also provides Chesapeake Express services between Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk. In addition to bus service, HRT also operates a light rail line called the Tide which connects to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Portsmouth with stops along the way including downtown Hampton. For those who prefer to travel by bike or foot there is also a network of trails and sidewalks along with dedicated bike lanes in certain areas. No matter how you choose to get around in Hampton there is an option that will work for you.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hampton takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hampton get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit