Labor Day weekend is summer’s final encore a chance to fit in one more beach day or escape campus before the semester gets serious.
It is also one of the summer’s busiest travel periods. Making plans early can mean more time enjoying the weekend and less time watching brake lights.
Squeeze In One More Virginia Beach Weekend
Early September can be a great time to visit Virginia Beach. The weather is often still warm enough for the ocean, and the boardwalk remains lively as summer begins to wind down.
If you are planning a Labor Day beach weekend, reserve your hotel early and review cancellation policies before booking. Hotels near the oceanfront can fill quickly, and waiting until the group chat finally reaches a decision may leave you with fewer choices.
Consider how you will travel to the coast and get around once you arrive. Many oceanfront hotels, restaurants and attractions are within walking distance of the boardwalk, making a car less essential for a short stay.
The Virginia Breeze Tidewater Current also provides intercity bus service to Virginia Beach from communities including Blacksburg, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Richmond.
Ready for Your First Trip Away from College?
By September, the boxes are unpacked and you have probably figured out where most of your classes are. Labor Day weekend may be your first chance to leave campus, whether you are heading home, visiting friends or simply ready for a different view.
Students traveling without a car have several options, including intercity bus service. Virginia Breeze serves college communities across the Commonwealth and offers connections to destinations such as Richmond, Norfolk and Washington, D.C.
Before booking, confirm the location of your stop and decide how you will complete the last part of your trip. It is also helpful to check baggage policies before packing, especially if your “weekend bag” has somehow become a full-size suitcase.
Avoid the Busiest Travel Times
Labor Day traffic often builds on Friday afternoon and again on Monday as everyone heads home at once. If your schedule is flexible, leaving earlier in the day may help you avoid the heaviest crowds.
Give yourself extra time if your itinerary includes a connection. Holiday weekends are not the moment for a five-minute dash between a bus, train or local transit service.
Tickets and reservations may also become harder to find as the weekend approaches. Booking transportation before finalizing every detail of the trip can help ensure you can actually get where you are going.
Keep Traveling After Labor Day
The holiday may be known as summer’s unofficial farewell, but September still has plenty to offer. It is a good month for visiting college friends, spending a weekend at home or planning a short getaway before fall calendars begin filling up.
Virginia Breeze provides daily intercity bus service to destinations across Virginia and Washington, D.C. Explore routes, review schedules and purchase tickets at virginiabreeze.org