The city of Norfolk, Virginia is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and has a population of approximately 245,782 people. With its strong ties to the US Navy, the area offers an array of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. Public transportation in Norfolk includes buses operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), light rail services on the Tide, Water Taxi services connecting downtown Norfolk to Olde Town Portsmouth and seasonal ferry services from downtown Norfolk to other cities along the Elizabeth River including Portsmouth’s Waterside district. For those wishing to drive around town, there are many car rental agencies as well as taxi services available. The airport in nearby Newport News serves as a major hub for international travel to the region with several airlines providing direct flights from all over the country. All these transportation options make it easy for people coming to or leaving from Norfolk to get around conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norfolk (zip 23517) takes 25.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norfolk (zip 23517) get to work:
- 70.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 6.8% take mass transit