The Roanoke, VA Metro Area offers an extensive range of transportation options for its residents. Public transportation is provided by Valley Metro, which operates bus services throughout the city and surrounding areas. The Valley Metro bus service provides easy access to shopping centers, recreational areas, workplaces, schools, medical facilities and other destinations. Additionally, Valley Metro operates a commuter rail line that connects Roanoke with nearby cities and towns. The Roanoke Regional Airport is also located within the metro area. This airport offers domestic flights to many cities in the United States as well as international service to Canada and Mexico. For those looking to travel further afield or for additional convenience, Amtrak provides passenger rail services between Roanoke and major cities such as Washington D.C., Baltimore MD and Charlotte NC. Taxicabs are another option available in the metro area for residents who require short distance transportation needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Roanoke Metro Area takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Roanoke Metro Area get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit