Herndon, VA is a vibrant and growing community located between Washington DC and Dulles International Airport. One of the key features of Herndon is its convenient access to public transportation. The area is served by several forms of public transit with some services running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The most widely used form of transportation in Herndon is the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrobus system. They provide both local and express service throughout Fairfax County, including stops in downtown Herndon, Reston Town Center, Dulles Airport and nearby Tysons Corner. Additionally, the Metro Silver Line runs from the East Falls Church Station in Arlington to Wiehle-Reston East Station in Reston providing fast connections to other parts of Northern Virginia as well as Washington D.C.. Taxis are also available for quick trips around town or to nearby airports. Lastly, ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular throughout Northern Virginia making it easy for anyone to get around without having to own a car. With such great options available, Herndon offers residents plenty of ways to get around town efficiently and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Herndon takes 27.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Herndon get to work:
- 70.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.7% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 7.3% take mass transit