Charlottesville, VA Commuting


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Charlottesville, VA is a small city nestled in the rolling hills of Central Virginia. The city has a variety of transportation options to easily get around town. Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) provides bus service throughout the city and surrounding area with low-cost, convenient rides for locals and visitors alike. CAT buses are equipped with bike racks that can be used for carrying bikes on board free of charge. Additionally, there is a network of Biketown bike sharing stations spread throughout the city for those who wish to explore on two wheels. For visitors or those without their own vehicles, there are plenty of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft that provide door-to-door transport at affordable prices. Finally, Amtrak offers regular train service to nearby cities like Richmond and Washington D.C., making it easy and convenient to explore beyond Charlottesville's borders. All these transportation options make it easy to get around Charlottesville regardless of your means of travel.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Charlottesville takes 17.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Charlottesville get to work:
- 59.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 6.5% work from home
- 7.7% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationCharlottesville, VirginiaUnited States
  17.726.8
  Commute Mode
  58.2%73.2%
  6.7%8.6%
  6.1%4.2%
  2.5%0.5%
  12.7%2.5%
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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 3 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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