How much does it cost to commute in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
In the Virginia Beach-Norfolk metro area, households spend about 46.0% of income on the combined cost of housing and transportation, with transportation alone accounting for roughly 19.0% of income — about $14,570 per year for a typical household. (Source: CNT Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, area-median-income household.)
Public-transit fares near downtown Virginia Beach-Norfolk range from $3.00 to $3.00, with a median single-trip fare of $3.00 (priced fares in the data cover Williamsburg Area Transit Authority).
The region has 11 priced toll facilities, with rates from $1.67 to $16.00. On a simple daily round-trip basis from the data here, the lowest-cost option is taking transit at about $6.00 per day.
Cost by mode in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
Daily round-trip cost, lowest first. All figures.
| Mode | Daily round trip | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Public transitCheapest | $6.00 | 2 x median transit fare ($3.00) |
Public transit fares
| Agency | Fares | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Area Transit Authority | 6 | $3.00 | $3.00–$3.00 |
Toll roads near Virginia Beach-Norfolk
11 priced toll facilities, rates from $1.67 to $16.00.
| Facility | Operator | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel | CBBT District | $16.00 |
| I-66 Inside Beltway Express Lanes | VDOT / Transurban | $12.00 |
| I-495/I-95 Express Lanes | Transurban | $10.00 |
| Dulles Greenway | Dulles Greenway | $5.40 |
| Triangle Expressway (NC 540) | NC Turnpike Authority | $4.50 |
| Dulles Toll Road | MWAA | $3.25 |
| Monroe Expressway (NC) | NC Turnpike Authority | $3.25 |
| Chesapeake Expressway (VA 168) | City of Chesapeake | $2.00 |
Housing + Transportation affordability
The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for housing + transportation combined. Source: CNT H+T Index (AMI household). Typical household drives 17,902 miles/yr.
The numbers above are metro-wide medians. Enter your real origin and destination to compare drive, transit, park-and-ride, bike, and Uber by actual dollars — gas, tolls, parking, and fares included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to commute by transit in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
The median single-trip transit fare in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk area is $3.00, ranging from $3.00 to $3.00 depending on the agency and trip distance. A daily round trip costs roughly $6.00.
What are the toll roads near Virginia Beach-Norfolk and what do they cost?
The Virginia Beach-Norfolk region has 11 priced toll facilities. The highest-rate facility is Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT District) at $16.00. Rates across the region run from $1.67 to $16.00.
What share of income goes to housing and transportation in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
In the Virginia Beach-Norfolk metro, a typical household spends about 46.0% of income on housing and transportation combined, with 19.0% on transportation alone — roughly $14,570 per year. The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for H+T combined.