The HRT (Hampton Roads Transit) light rail and bus system in Hampton Roads, Virginia starts running early in the morning and continues until late at night. The first HRT buses and light rail trains start their routes around 5 AM on weekdays and weekends.
Light Rail Hours
The light rail operates on two lines - the Blue line and the Green line.
- Blue Line
- Weekdays - Starts at 5:10 AM, ends at 12:05 AM
- Saturdays - Starts at 6:10 AM, ends at 12:05 AM
- Sundays/Holidays - Starts at 8:10 AM, ends at 10:05 PM
- Green Line
- Weekdays - Starts at 5:10 AM, ends at 11:15 PM
- Saturdays - Starts at 7:10 AM, ends at 11:15 PM
- Sundays/Holidays - Starts at 9 AM, ends at 8 PM
So the first light rail trains start running a little after 5 AM on weekdays, between 6-7 AM on Saturdays depending on the line, and between 8-9 AM on Sundays and holidays. The light rail runs latest on Saturdays, with the last trains finishing their routes just after midnight.
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Bus Hours
HRT operates dozens of bus routes across Hampton Roads. Most routes start running between
5-6 AM on weekdays and weekends. Buses generally run later than the light rail, with some key routes operating until
2 AM.
- Weekday bus service spans 20-21 hours per day from roughly 5 AM to 1-2 AM
- Saturday service runs 18-20 hours from about 6 AM to 1-2 AM
- Sunday/Holiday service is 14-18 hours from 8 AM to midnight
Some specific HRT bus route operating hours:
| Route | Weekday Hours | Sat Hours | Sun/Holiday Hours |
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| 20 - Little Creek/Shore Drive | 5 AM - 1:30 AM | 6 AM - 1:30 AM | 8 AM - 10 PM |
| 15 - Military Highway | 5:30 AM - 11 PM | 7 AM - 11 PM | 8:30 AM - 8 PM |
| 50 - Ocean View | 5:30 AM - 11:15 PM | 6:30 AM - 11:15 PM | 9 AM - 7:15 PM |
So while the light rail shuts down by midnight,
many HRT bus routes continue operating past midnight, especially on Fridays and Saturdays when demand persists into the early morning hours.
HRT also offers paratransit services for disabled residents unable to ride the regular bus. Paratransit operates during the same hours as fixed-route bus service.
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I hope this breakdown of HRT's light rail and bus operating hours is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions about riding public transit in Hampton Roads. I've been riding HRT for over 5 years in Norfolk and would be happy to provide additional tips.
