Fares and Transfers

OmniRide Express and OmniRide Metro Express Commuter Bus Fares

OmniRide fares must be paid using a physical SmarTrip card or a digital SmarTrip card in Apple Wallet or Google Pay. You can add fare to the SmarTrip card via the SmarTrip app. Cash is not accepted on OmniRide buses. Visit the SmarTrip page for more information.

OmniRide Express Fares

OmniRide Metro Express Fares

Reduced Fare Eligibility on OmniRide buses is applicable to adults 60 years and older, persons with a disability or persons presenting a valid Medicare card. Senior citizen verification may be required. Riders eligible for reduced fares on OmniRide buses MUST PAY WITH CASH or a WMATA-issued (65+) Senior SmarTrip card or a Metro Disability ID/SmarTrip card. To be eligible for a WMATA-issued Senior SmarTrip card, passengers must be 65 or older. Passengers meeting OmniRide's reduced fare eligibility may apply for a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card by contacting OmniRide Customer Service or by downloading the form in English or Spanish. The completed form and any required supporting documentation should be mailed to OmniRide at the address on the form, faxed to (703) 583-1702 or converted to an electronic file and emailed to Omni@OmniRide.com.

Transit Benefits

SmartBenefits^® is a tax-free, employer-sponsored transit benefit.  It is electronically paid monthly and can be downloaded to SmarTrip cards. Learn more about SmartBenefits at www.WMATA.com.

SmarTrip^® Sales Locations

SmarTrip card purchases may be made at Metrorail stations, the Commuter Stores and at participating retail stores.

Local Area

*Sales are currently suspended at the Transit Center.

Northern Virginia and Washington, DC

OmniRide Express and Metro Express Transfer Options

Transfers are only available for fares paid with SmarTrip. They are good for 3 hours on the day issued.

Using a SmarTrip card – The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.

Between OmniRide Buses and VRE Trains

• VRE monthly pass holders -- boarding an OmniRide bus at a VRE Station or the bus stop nearest a VRE Station ride FREE.  When riding an OmniRide bus to get to a VRE station, the applicable bus fare is required.   
• ALL other VRE pass holders – are required to pay applicable bus fare when traveling to and from VRE stations.

Transferring To Other Regional Bus Systems

Transferring between OmniRide or OmniRide Metro Express buses and other regional bus systems is easy with a SmarTrip card.  The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.  Transfers must be made within 3 hours of boarding to receive credit.  No transfer credit is given when transferring between OmniRide or OmniRide Metro Express buses and Metrorail.

Passengers paying cash and transferring to or from other regional bus systems will not receive a transfer discount and must pay the applicable fare for each portion of their trip. In order to receive a transfer discount on those services, riders must pay with SmarTrip cards. 

For more information, call OmniRide Customer Service (703) 730-6664 or via Virginia Relay Center - TDD, call 711, Monday - Friday, 5:30AM to 7:00PM.

OmniRide Local and East-West Express Fares

OmniRide fares must be paid using a SmarTrip card, the SmarTrip app or a SmarTrip card in Apple Wallet of Google Pay. Cash is not accepted on OmniRide buses. Visit the SmarTrip page for more information.

OmniRide Access Fares

Local Bus Day Pass must be purchased on OmniRide buses using a SmarTrip card. Day Passes are good for local travel within Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park all day on the date issued. See the SmarTrip page to learn how to buy a Pass.

Local Bus Weekly Pass must be purchased on OmniRide buses using a SmarTrip card.  A pass is good for seven consecutive days from the date it is first used and expires at midnight of the seventh day. See the SmarTrip page to learn how to buy a Pass.

Reduced Fare Eligibility on OmniRide buses is applicable to adults 60 years and older, persons with a disability or persons presenting a valid Medicare card. Senior citizen verification may be required. Riders eligible for reduced fares on OmniRide buses MUST PAY WITH CASH or WMATA-issued (65+) Senior SmarTrip card or Metro Disability ID/SmarTrip card. To be eligible for a WMATA-issued SmarTrip card, passengers must be 65 or older.  Passengers meeting OmniRide's reduced fare eligibility may apply for a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card by contacting OmniRide Customer Service or by downloading the form in English      or Spanish      . The completed form and any required supporting documentation should be mailed to OmniRide at the address on the form, faxed to (703) 583-1702 or converted to an electronic file and emailed to Omni@OmniRide.com.

Off-route Trip Surcharge applies to all pick ups and drop offs at locations not along the standard route, including on-demand stops. Seniors and disabled with a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card are exempt from the surcharge.

SmarTrip^® Sales Locations

SmarTrip card purchases may be made at Metrorail stations, the Commuter Stores and at participating retail stores.

Local Area

*Sales are currently suspended at the Transit Center.

Transit Benefits

SmartBenefits^® is a tax-free, employer-sponsored transit benefit.  It is electronically paid monthly and can be downloaded to SmarTrip cards. Learn more about SmartBenefits at www.WMATA.com.

OmniRide Local and East-West Express Transfer Options

Transfers are only available for fares paid with SmarTrip. They are good for 3 hours on the day issued.

Using a SmarTrip card – The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.

Between OmniRide Buses and VRE Trains

• VRE monthly pass holders -- boarding an OmniRide bus at a VRE Station or the bus stop nearest a VRE Station ride free.  When riding an OmniRide bus to get to a VRE station, the applicable bus fare is required.   
• ALL other VRE pass holders – are required to pay applicable bus fare when traveling to and from VRE stations.