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Norfolk, like most colonial cities, doesn't have a grid system for its streets. They tend to follow the lay of the land. Granby Street is the north-south dividing line between streets designated East or West; numbered streets indicate the number of blocks north of the Elizabeth River (i.e., West 49th Street is 49 blocks north). If you plan to visit nearby cities like Portsmouth or Virginia Beach or attractions like Colonial Williamsburg or Jamestown, it's best to have a car, and most major rental agencies have outlets here. Note that during rush hours, both I-64 and I-264 have a special lane for cars carrying two or more passengers. Also, crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel will cost you a toll of $12.
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Bus: Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) ) offers extensive bus service to and through neighboring cities; fare is $1.50 and exact change is required. Taxi: Taxis can either be hailed or called for a pick-up (you'll probably have better luck with the latter). The largest local companies are: Yellow (757-857-8888)Checker (757-855-3333)Black and White (757-855-4444). Fares include a $2.75 drop charge plus $1.75 per mile, and passengers must pay tolls where required.
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Norfolk International Airport (ORF) serves communities in the Virginia Waterfront (Williamsburg, Norfolk and Virginia Beach) region and is served by numerous major carriers. Transportation from the airport to downtown Norfolk: Taxi: A trip downtown by metered taxi costs about $20. Shuttle: Airport Express (757-857-3991) can take you to downtown hotels for $22 per person. Train/Bus: Amtrak trains terminate at the Newport News train station and a scheduled bus transports passengers between Norfolk and Virginia Beach and the Newport News station. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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