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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

Regular Fares -- CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED ON THESE ROUTES

One-Way SmarTrip Fare – I-95 Routes
$11.00
One-Way SmarTrip Half-Price Promotional Fare – I-66 Routes
(Ends May 31, 2025)
$5.50
Monthly Pass (only available via OmniPay Mobile payment)
$285
Local Destinations Within Prince William Area
Zero-Fare!

Reduced Fares

See below for eligibility

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and after 7:00 PM

Must be paid with WMATA-issued (65+) Senior SmarTrip card or a Metro Disability ID/SmarTrip card

One-Way Fare – I-95 Routes
$5.50
One-Way SmarTrip Half-Price Promotional Fare – I-66 Routes
(Ends May 31, 2025)
$2.75

Free Fares

Children 5 & under (2 per paying adult, children 8 and under cannot ride unattended)
Free

OmniRide Metro Express Fares

Regular Fares -- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FARES ARE SUSPENDED ON THESE ROUTES

One Way Cash Fare to/from Metro Station
Zero-Fare!
SmarTrip Fare
Zero-Fare!
Local Destinations Within Prince William Area
Zero-Fare!

Reduced Fares -- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FARES ARE SUSPENDED ON THESE ROUTES

See below for eligibility

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and after 7:00 PM

One-Way Fare
Zero-Fare!

Free Fares

Children 5 & under (2 per paying adult, children 8 and under cannot ride unattended)
Free

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

Todos Markets
13905 Jefferson Davis Highway
Woodbridge, VA
NO Senior (65+) SmarTrip cards sold at this location.
 

Northern Virginia and Washington, DC

The Commuter Stores
Rosslyn Metro Station
1810 N. Moore Street
Arlington, Virginia
(703) 525-1995
Crystal City Shops
251 18th Street South, Suite 1638-B
Arlington, Virginia
(703) 413-4287
Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, Virginia
(703) 528-3541
Vending machines in Metro stations
Online at SmarTrip.com
Other Outlets
Visit SmarTrip.com for a complete listing of sales locations.
 

OmniRide Express and Metro Express Transfer Options

Transfers 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.

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.