Huntington, VA is a great place to live and work due to the convenient public transportation options available. The Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus services with various routes throughout the city, as well as express bus lines that quickly connect passengers to downtown Norfolk. There are also several bus stops located near popular shopping centers, parks, and more. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are plenty of parking lots located around town, including ones at major employers like Sentara Hospital and St. Mary's Home. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation operates an Amtrak rail station for travelers going out of state. With all these options, it’s easy for residents of Huntington to get around without needing a car!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Huntington takes 32.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Huntington get to work:
- 54.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 33.8% take mass transit