Out and About in Virginia Beach

Between the Navy, students, locals and tourists, getting around Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads can be a traffic nightmare. Public transportation in Hampton Roads is stepping up to reduce the number of cars on then roads: Hampton Roads Transit, HRT provides an extensive bus, trolley and ferry system across Hampton Roads.

Getting around town by bus

• HRT Bus service includes over 300 buses and 50 routes.
• Complete the Trip Planner form to find out how far you are going and how long it should take.
• See the HRT guide for popular tourist attractions.
• Plan it yourself with HRT bus routes and schedules.
• Visit the kiosk at 24th Street and Atlantic Avenue for FREE tickets starting 7am daily Memorial to Labor Days.
• Buses are wheel chair accessible.
• Cost: Adults $1.50; Youth $1; Children under 36" FREE
• Exact change or or farecards are required.
• Seniors enjoy half price fare with a Half Fare ID Card ($5) by mail or locally.

Getting around town by ferry

Avoid Norfolk's infamous tunnel traffic by taking the Elizabeth River Ferry.

• Sails every 30 minutes, from 7 am to 9:45pm weekdays; 10am to 11:45pm weekends
• Check website for exceptions.
• Sails between:
• Downtown Portsmouth's North Landing or High Street Landing to
• Downtown Norfolk's Waterside or
• Harbor Park (game days only).
• Cost: $1.00; 50?? for seniors; discounted Ferry Farecards are available.
• Wheel chair accessible.

Getting around town by trolley

Ride the VB Wave Trolley along the Strip or to attractions.

• Cruise Atlantic Avenue or visit Virginia Beach's main attractions. See the map for details.
• Adults/Children $1.00; Children under 38" FREE; Seniors: 50??.

Getting around town as a commuter

Hampton Roads is reducing traffic with two great commuter programs.

• Norfolk Electric Transit (NET) is a FREE HRT bus service connecting Norfolk park and ride lots and downtown Norfolk.
• TRAFFIX connects car, vanpooling and more. Use the Commuter Computer to find a carpool share.
• Register your carpool and be GUARANTEED a ride home for $1.50.

Shoshana Dayanim, PhD is a developmental psychologist and mother of two with teaching and research expertise in media and child development. She has written articles guiding parents to local age appropriate activities and research psychology journals.