Springfield, VA is a diverse and vibrant community located just outside of Washington D.C. It offers its inhabitants easy access to all the amenities of the nation’s capital, while also providing a peaceful and suburban setting for residents. In terms of public transportation, Springfield has a variety of options for getting around. For those commuting into work in Washington, D.C., the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) provides regular train service throughout the day. The Metrobus and Metrorail systems provide accessible public transit throughout the city and can take passengers to downtown DC in under an hour. For those living within Springfield itself, Fairfax Connector buses provide reliable local transit throughout the area and are free for riders over 65 or customers with disabilities. The Fairfax Connector also offers express routes during peak hours so commuters can get to their destination quickly. Additionally, for those looking to explore further beyond Springfield, Amtrak trains regularly depart from nearby Alexandria Station and take passengers around the country or to points further south towards North Carolina or Florida
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Springfield takes 30.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Springfield get to work:
- 68.7% drive their own car alone
- 15.1% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 8.2% take mass transit