Park and Ride in Virginia

What is a Park and Ride?

Park and Ride lots are available for use when commuting to work or school, or when sightseeing, shopping, running errands, etc.

Park and Ride lots allow commuters, particularly long-distance commuters, to park their vehicles or bikes at a convenient location and then finish their commute using alternative transportation modes – carpool, vanpool, bus, train, bike, or walking.

For information about how to start a carpool, find additional riders, join a vanpool, contact the commuter resource agency near you.

Find a Park and Ride Lot - Interactive Map

The Virginia Park and Ride Lots interactive map provides information on nearly 300 lots, including state-owned, privately-owned and informal lots.

Search tools allow for easily locating Park and Ride locations and information that commuters, travelers and the communities across the commonwealth. 

Click here to open the interactive map in a new window with advanced search options.

Mobile-friendly map 

Why Park and Ride?

• You'll save money
• You'll save time
• You'll breathe cleaner air

Find a P and R lot near you!

Want more about your commuter options? Check your area commuter resource agency.

Want to learn more about your commuter options? Check out your area commuter resource agency.

What's new with Park and Ride in Virginia?

Recently Completed:

Rappahannock Community College Site Access Improvements

Stafford County: Courthouse Road Park and Ride moving to new permanent location on July 30, 2018

Roanoke County: Park and Ride Expansion at Exit 140 on I-81

City of Christiansburg: Falling Branch Park and Ride Expansion and Relocation at Exit 118 on I-81

Coming Soon:

Spotsylvania County: Park and Ride Lot at Route 1 and Commonwealth Drive

In Design:

Culpeper County: Brandy Station Park and Ride

Fauquier County: Warrenton Park and Ride

If you have news about a Park and Ride lot, email shane.sawyer@vdot.virginia.gov or 804-786-0778.