Gloucester, VA County has an extensive public transportation network offering a variety of transportation options. The county is served by the Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) bus system, which runs 32 routes throughout the county and connects Gloucester to other cities in Hampton Roads. Additionally, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus service operates three routes in Gloucester, including express buses to the Peninsula and as far away as Norfolk. Other local transportation options include RideShare vans, which provide shared rides for commuting to work or school, as well as dial-a-ride services for seniors and people with disabilities. The county also offers several bike paths connecting Gloucester to surrounding communities, allowing cyclists to safely traverse the area without relying on motorized transport. All of these options make it easy for Gloucester residents to get around their community and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gloucester County takes 32.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gloucester County get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit