
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.
RED LINE CONSTRUCTION
This summer, the Red Line is closed between Glenmont and Takoma through Saturday, August 31 for the construction of a new mezanine. Check out our Red Line Shutdown toolkit to discover alternative travel options and navigate the shutdown like a pro!
Get real-time trip planning information, service alerts, and live crowding reports in the palm of your hand. If you have an Actionfigure Screen in your apartment or work lobby, you’ll find an activation code there.
Discover the convenience of traveling with Amtrak. The app provides simple, intuitive access to all the travel information you need, whenever you need it.
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.
Receive up to three itineraries for getting to your destination by bus, rail, or both. Available on WMATA’s website.
Plan trips in the DMV with ease using real-time Metrorail and Metrobus predictions.
Explore DC Streetcar’s 2.2-mile trolley line along H St NE. This interactive map shows real-time data.
Compare and combine any transportation mode like the bus, train, taxi, metro, a personal or shared car or bike, motorcycle, or rideshare.
Citymapper uses open data, mobile, and payment technology to make sustainable transportation easy. Compare your travel options in real-time across all modes.
Buy and use tickets and passes for VRE commuter rail. VRE Mobile also allows you to use your WMATA SmartBenefits® account to purchase tickets and passes.
An official WMATA tool, Next Arrivals shows real-time arrival information for both Metrorail and Metrobus.
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.
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.
For information about transit updates, projects, and more in the capital region.
Sign up for FREE alerts to your desktop or mobile phone about Metrorail, Metrobus, or MetroAccess delays, service adjustments, and detours.
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.
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.