Synonyms of transportation

transportation

noun

ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən 

1

as in ride

a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another

I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ride
• transport
• lift
• drive
• transit
• conveyance
• spin
• turn
• joyride
• passage

2

as in vehicle

something used to carry goods or passengers

right now my bike is my only transportation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vehicle
• transport
• conveyance
• transit
• carrier
• hauler
• mover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transportation

That means creating neighborhoods where housing is supported by transportation improvements, parks, trails, retail and preserved natural spaces from the outset. — Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Overall, the job openings are being generated by airport and airline service providers, ground transportation operators, restaurant/retail concessions, janitorial services and federal agencies. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Energy, healthcare, finance, transportation, and government are examples of critical infrastructure that depends on the cyber hygiene and privacy practices of numerous interconnected institutions. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

But small group tours also allow for experiences only accessible to smaller-sized groups and the ability to better utilize unique forms of local transportation. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026