Hampton Roads Transit
• 045-Portsmouth Blvd
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On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit (buses, light rail, ferry, paratransit and OnDemand ridesharing).
Hampton Roads Transit bus, light rail, Naval Station Norfolk Base Express, ridesharing services, and paratransit will operate on their Saturday schedules. The Elizabeth River Ferry will continue operating on its regular weekday schedule. Transit center information booths and public access to all administrative facilities (ID badge, Lost & Found, etc.) will be closed. HRT’s Customer Service Call Center will be available from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia, the 50th anniversary of Harborfest, and the High Street Festival in Portsmouth.
In support of the festivities for the Norfolk Harborfest, Hampton Roads Transit will provide enhanced service for the Elizabeth River Ferry and The Tide light rail.
The Tide will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, and Saturday evening, June 20.
The Elizabeth River Ferry will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21.
On Friday, June 19, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia
Starting at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 18, and ending around 11:00 PM on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Routes 6, 8, 45, and 961 will be unable to service the Waterside Loop (Waterside, Civic Plaza Station, MacArthur Station, Bank & Plume) during this event. Customers will have to board and disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center located at 434 Saint Pauls Blvd.
The City of Portsmouth will host Sail 250 Virginia in the downtown area June 19-22, and 47th Annual Seawall Festival in Portsmouth June 20-21. Due to scheduled events, High Street will be blocked from Effingham Street to the waterfront. The Routes 47 and 50 will detour June 18-23. Customers should also expect delays with all other Portsmouth routes in the downtown area due to heavy traffic. Norfolk will also be hosting 50th anniversary of Harborfest and Sail 250 Virginia Events during this time. Customers needing to board the ferry should utilize other parking locations than the Water Street garage next to the High Street ferry dock as this garage may be inaccessible.
Route 47
Outbound
Via County & Court Lineup
Straight County St
R- Effingham St
L- High St
Regular Route
Stops Missed
1715 HIGH & COURT
1716 HIGH & WASHINGTON
Inbound
Via High Street to Downtown
R- Effingham
L- County St
R- Court St
L- Columbia St
L- Crawford St
L- County St to lineup
Stops Missed
1685 HIGH & WASHINGTON
1692 HIGH & DINWIDDIE
1587 HIGH & CRAWFORD
Route 50
Outbound
Via County & Court Lineup
Straight County St
R- Effingham St
Regular Route
Stops Missed
1715 HIGH & COURT
1716 HIGH & WASHINGTON
Inbound
Via Effingham Street to Downtown
L- County St
R- Court St
L- Columbia St
L- Crawford St
L- County St to lineup
Stops Missed
1685 HIGH & WASHINGTON
1692 HIGH & DINWIDDIE
1587 HIGH & CRAWFORD