Oakton, VA is a small town located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It’s known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and close proximity to Washington D.C. The town is also well connected to the rest of the state and region thanks to its transportation options. There are several bus lines that connect Oakton to nearby cities like Vienna and Fairfax City as well as Metrobus routes that reach all over Northern Virginia. The Washington Metro system also serves Oakton with three stations nearby: Dunn Loring-Merrifield Station, Vienna Station, and Wiehle-Reston East Station. Drivers can easily get on the Capital Beltway (I-495) or I-66 via Route 123 which runs through Oakton or take advantage of the free Fairfax Connector buses that run throughout the area. With so many options available for public transit, getting around town or to other areas of Northern Virginia is easy for residents and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oakton takes 34.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oakton get to work:
- 67.7% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 17.4% take mass transit