24060 Blacksburg, VA offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. The Virginia Tech Transportation System (VTTS) provides campus-wide shuttle bus service between buildings on the main campus and to several off-campus locations such as the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and nearby shopping centers. The VTTS operates 18 buses with various routes Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and some routes run until approximately 9:30 p.m. There is also a Regulated Taxi Service in operation that serves the town of Blacksburg as well as areas within 20 miles of town limits, which includes Christiansburg and Radford. Additionally, Blacksburg Transit provides public bus service throughout the area connecting Blacksburg with Christiansburg and Radford, with stops in most neighborhoods throughout those towns. It also connects to remote areas such as Falls Ridge Preserve and Claytor Lake State Park at certain times during weekdays and weekends. For commuters who prefer to drive, there are two major highways located conveniently near Blacksburg - US Route 460/VA Route 177 provide access to other cities in the region such as Roanoke and Richmond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Blacksburg (zip 24060) takes 15.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Blacksburg (zip 24060) get to work:
- 66.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 8.8% take mass transit