Fifth Virginia Breeze bus line to provide daily service between Harrisonburg and Virginia Beach, through Metro Richmond
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The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is expanding its Virginia Breeze Bus Lines bus service with a fifth route, the Tidewater Current, that will connect Harrisonburg with Virginia Beach 365 days a year.
The route's exact stops have not yet been determined but are likely to include Metro Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, New Kent, Newport News and Virginia Beach. The line is expected to launch in 2025 and will offer daily bi-directional service.
A one-way trip is estimated to take about 6.5 hours. DRPT officials said that the expansion of service reflects an effort to serve underserved and rural communities throughout Virginia. The Virginia Breeze service has seen significant ridership growth in recent years, with passenger numbers increasing by more than 10% in 2024 compared to 2023.
“As I conclude my time as DRPT Director, this route expansion is not just a project, but a legacy that I am proud to leave behind," said DRPT Director Jennifer DeBruhl. "I am grateful to have been a part of this journey from the beginning and to have helped connect underserved communities throughout the commonwealth."
