
Metrorail fares vary by time of day and the distance between stations. Buy SmarTrip® cards online, at any Metrorail station, or at many convenient locations.
Discounts are available for rail-to-bus or bus-to-rail transfer—just use your SmarTrip® card on the bus to access the savings.
Order free Metrorail, VRE and MARC riders’ guides to help plan your trip by rail.
The Metrorail system undergoes scheduled trackwork during off-rush hours and weekends. Stay in the know at WMATA.com.
BLUE/YELLOW LINE CONSTRUCTION
Starting September 10, 2022 until May 2023, Metro will perform major construction to connect the future Potomac Yard Station with the mainline rail system and to rehabilitate the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations. As a result, six stations south of National Airport on the Blue and Yellow Lines will be temporarily closed and free shuttle bus service will be available.
To best handle the modified rail service, commuters should prepare and educate themselves by knowing their transportation options. Download goDCgo’s Rider toolkit to learn about your alternatives.
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Get real-time trip planning and departure information, service alerts, and live crowding reports in the palm of your hand. Activate the app using the 5-digit code provided by your building or employer. (If you have an Actionfigure Screen in your lobby providing transportation information, you’ll find the code there.)
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The ultimate transport app that uses open data, mobile, and payment technology to make transport sustainable and hassle free.
Real-time Metrorail and Metrobus predictions for planning trips in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
Get real-time predictions for DC Metrorail, Metrobus, Arlington Transit (ART), DC Circulator, DC Streetcar, PG County-The Bus, Fairfax CUE, and UMD Shuttle. Keep track of your favorite stations and sort them however you like!
Explore DC Streetcar’s 2.2-mile trolley line along H St NE. This interactive map shows real-time data.
An official WMATA tool, Next Arrivals shows real-time arrival information for both Metrorail and Metrobus.
Transit is your real-time urban travel companion. Get accurate real-time predictions, simple trip planning, step-by-step navigation, service disruption notifications, and departure and stop reminders.
Compare and combine any transportation mode like the bus, train, taxi, metro, a personal or shared car or bike, motorcycle, or rideshare.
Buy and use tickets and passes for VRE Commuter Rail.
Browse the train schedules, see where stations are located, and get fare information. You can also get alerts from VRE and Twitter, and current train locations.
Receive up to three itineraries for getting to your destination by bus, rail, or both. Available on WMATA’s website.
CommuterDirect is your one-stop shop for transit passes. All rail passes can be purchased here.
For information about projects and planning for rail transportation in the District of Columbia.
Learn about commuter and employer resources, latest transit news, and service alerts in Fairfax County, VA.
Read about transportation services and regulations for the state of Maryland.
Sign up to receive FREE alerts to your desktop or mobile phone about Metrorail, Metrobus, or MetroAccess delays, service adjustments, and detours.
For information about transit updates, projects, and more in the capital region.
An official WMATA tool, Next Arrivals shows real-time arrival information for both Metrorail and Metrobus.
Purchase a WMATA SmarTrip® card to be used interchangeably throughout Washington, Baltimore, and the surrounding region.
For information about the department meetings and projects in the state of Virginia.
Read about transportation services and regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Learn about legislative advocacy projects to enhance Virginia’s transportation systems.
Receive up to three itineraries for getting to your destination by bus, rail, or both. Available on WMATA’s website.
On January 28, 1962, the original DC streetcar made its final run. In February 2016, DDOT launched the first new streetcar line connecting the H St. NE/Benning Road Corridor to the District. Rides are always FREE.
Visit DCStreetcar.com
Find out when the next streetcar is due to arrive by using the system’s real-time Streetcar Tracker.
Streetcars run approximately every 12 minutes throughout the day.
Monday-Thursday: 6am–12am
Friday: 6am–2am
Saturday: 8am–2am
Sunday: 8am–10pm
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METRO RIDING TIPS
WMATA’s transit system is convenient, accessible, and safe for people with disabilities and senior citizens age 65 and older. Learn about accessibility features and how to qualify for reduced fares.