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

SmartAsset noted that housing, groceries, transportation and other essential costs continue to put pressure on household budgets across the country. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

The scenic, 40-minute custom tour on the 1940s aircraft includes roundtrip transportation in the resort's Mercedes-Maybach, an expert overview and exploration of the historic events, and a memorial flight pass over Pearl Harbor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

That’s when employers begin preparing for the fourth quarter and the holiday season, bringing more demand for workers in areas including retail and transportation and warehousing. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

The network being planned is one of several pieces of transportation logistics under works for the Games. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026