Rockingham County, VA offers its residents a variety of public transportation options. For those commuting by car, the county has an extensive network of roadways connecting communities throughout the region. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains maintained roads and highways in the county, including interstates 64, 81, and 66 that provide access to major cities and airports around the state. Additionally, bus lines operated by Greyhound and other regional companies offer service to major cities across Virginia.
For those relying on public transportation for commuting or travel within Rockingham County, Valley Transit offers several routes that serve Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Mount Crawford, Broadway and Timberville. The bus network runs from early morning to late evening on weekdays as well as limited Saturday service between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater. Additionally, Valley Transit provides special services for seniors and persons with disabilities at no additional cost.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rockingham County takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rockingham County get to work:
- 81.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit