Bus / Rail / Metro / Ferry
If you’re looking for a ride on public transportation, Virginia has plenty to choose from. Wherever you go across the state, you’ll find a bus, train or ferry nearby, ready to give you a lift.
BENEFITS
- Save money—most people find that riding transit is cheaper than driving
- Reduce stress—stop fighting traffic every day
- When you're riding instead of driving, you’ll have extra time to work on a crossword puzzle, read a book or just relax
- Get where you’re going faster—many buses avoid congestion by driving in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, while trains don’t get slowed down by highway traffic at all
- By taking your car off the road, you’ll help reduce congestion and improve air quality
511 TRAVEL TIPS
- Many urban areas in Virginia—like Hampton Roads, Richmond and Northern Virginia—offer a Guaranteed Ride Program, which provides you a reliable ride back to your point of origin at no cost or a nominal fee if you ever have to unexpectedly leave work early or stay at work late
- Although there are a few things you’ll want to learn before you start riding the bus, rail, Metro or ferry, once you get the hang of it, it’s simple—you can get specific information about how to start riding any of Virginia’s transit options by checking out the links below
Where to find more information:
BUS INFO
All Regions –
Central –
Hampton Roads –
Northern –
Northwestern –
Southwestern –
RAIL INFO
METRO INFO
- Northern – Metro’s safe, clean and reliable buses and subway make getting around Northern Virginia a breeze – wmata.com
FERRY INFO
- Hampton Roads –
- HRT Paddlewheel Ferry
Three 150-passenger paddlewheel ferry boats—including the world’s first natural gas-powered pedestrian ferry—operating between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and Downtown Norfolk at The Waterside. They are relaxing, economical and offer a panoramic harbor view.
- Harborlink Ferry
A relaxing alternative to dry, land-only commutes, ideal for travel between home, work and shopping in downtown Hampton or downtown Norfolk.
- Jamestown-Scotland Ferry
This free ferry service, which crosses the James River, connects Jamestown and Williamsburg on the north of the river with Scotland and areas in southern Hampton Roads.
- Tangier Island
Reedville to Tangier Island—call (804) 453-BOAT (2628).
Onancock to Tangier Island—call (410) 968-2338 or (757) 891-2240.
- Sunnybank Ferry
A free ferry located on Route 644 that crosses the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County—call the Warsaw Residency at (804) 333-3696.
- Merry Point Ferry
A free ferry located on Route 604 that crosses the western end of the Corrotoman River in Lancaster County—call the Warsaw Residency at (804) 333-3696.
- Hatton Ferry
One of the last two poled ferries in the United States—visit hattonferry.org or call (434) 286-2338.
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