Lowes Island is a small Virginia town located in Loudoun County. The area is home to many quaint shops and restaurants, as well as various outdoor activities. While the town does not have its own public transportation system, residents of Lowes Island have access to a number of outside transportation options. These include Loudoun County Transit which provides bus services throughout the county, Metrobus which runs through downtown Washington, DC, and Ride On which offers service to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, there are airport shuttles available for those traveling farther away. Residents can also take advantage of carpooling opportunities with neighbors or taking part in the car sharing economy with companies like Zip Car or Uber/Lyft. All of these options make it easy for Lowes Island residents to get where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lowes Island takes 34.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lowes Island get to work:
- 76.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 12.5% work from home
- 2.7% take mass transit