Newport News, VA is a city in the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia. The city has a variety of transportation options available to its citizens and visitors alike. Public transportation includes bus service, light rail and ferry services which connect Newport News to the surrounding area. For those who prefer more private transport, taxis are also available. For those looking for an easy way to get around the city, ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft make it easy to get wherever you need to go quickly and conveniently. Bicyclists will find plenty of bike trails and routes throughout Newport News that connect different areas of town. Finally, for those who need access to more distant places, Norfolk International Airport is located less than 30 miles away from Newport News. No matter your preferred mode of transport, you can find something to suit your needs in Newport News!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newport News takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newport News get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 3.4% take mass transit