Whether you are driving across town, walking to a nearby spot, riding your bike, or taking public transit, MapQuest lets you easily switch modes of transportation to get the best route for your journey.
How to Choose Your Mode of Transportation
Enter Your Destination: Input your starting point and destination in the route planner.
Locate the Mode Icons: Directly above your route locations list, you will see four transportation icons:
🚗 Driving (Car Icon): Standard vehicle routing optimized for highways, local roads, traffic conditions, and driving times.
🚶 Walking (Person Icon): Pedestrian-friendly routes using sidewalks, crosswalks, and walking paths.can
🚴 Biking (Bicycle Icon): Cycling routes designed for bike lanes, trails, and lower-speed roads.
🚆 Transit (Train Icon): Public transportation routes including buses, subways, and trains, complete with schedule estimates and transfer details.
Tap to Select: Tap the icon corresponding to how you plan to travel. MapQuest will instantly recalculate your estimated travel time, distance, and route path based on your selected transportation mode.