| Are you tired of traffic congestion and expensive | | | | 2:00 a.m., between Memorial Day and Labor Day. |
| beach parking? When considering a summer vacation | | | | The 32 (also called the Shopper's Shuttle) travels to |
| at a popular oceanfront resort, such as Virginia Beach, | | | | trendy Hilltop and Lynnhaven Mall: every 60 minutes |
| you may decide it's easier to stay at home. | | | | from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., between Memorial Day |
| Fortunately, there is a better and less expensive way | | | | and Labor Day. |
| to enjoy Virginia Beach during the summer. Take the | | | | For a special one-day outing, consider a boat ride on |
| Wave Shuttle and leave your car at home or at the | | | | the Paddlewheel Ferry. Take Metro Area Express |
| motel. | | | | route 960 from Pacific Avenue at 19th Street (near |
| Every summer, the Wave Shuttle provides a car-free | | | | the Oceanfront) to Cedar Grove transfer point in |
| way to enjoy the Virginia Beach oceanfront and | | | | downtown Norfolk. From there, take the 310 shuttle to |
| nearby attractions. The cost is $1 ($.50 for persons | | | | Waterfront. At Waterfront, enjoy a round trip on the |
| with disabilities and senior citizens, free for children | | | | Ferry to historic Old Town Portsmouth. Your total cost |
| under 38 inches tall), or $2 for a day pass. The day | | | | is $5.50 for a Metro Area Express one day pass. |
| pass is accepted on all Hampton Roads Transit buses, | | | | The Wave Shuttle is within walking distance of |
| except the Metro Area Express (MAX). It is also | | | | oceanfront hotels and motels. |
| accepted on a popular ferry known as the | | | | If you don't want to drive at all, Amtrak's Northeast |
| Paddlewheel Ferry. | | | | Regional trains serve Newport News, VA (from |
| The Wave has three routes. All operate daily. | | | | Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and |
| The 30 (Atlantic Avenue) serves the entire Virginia | | | | Washington, D.C.) with a free bus connection to 19th |
| Beach boardwalk: every 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to | | | | Street and Pacific Avenue in Virginia Beach. |
| 2:00 a.m., between May 1 and September 30. | | | | For more information about the Wave, visit or call |
| The 31 (Aquarium and Campground Shuttle) serves | | | | (757) 222-6100. |
| the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, | | | | Remember: you don't need a car to enjoy the beach |
| Ocean Breeze Water Park, and several campgrounds. | | | | this summer! |
| The 31 operates every 20 minutes from 8:00 a.m. until | | | | |