Fares
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Metrorail Fares
Regular fares are in effect on weekdays from opening to 9:30 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. and on weekends from 2 a.m. to closing. Reduced fares are in effect at all other times. For more information, see our Metrorail Fares page.
For fares between stations, go to the Metrorail Stations page and click on the station where you're starting your trip.
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Metrobus Fares
Metrobus fare for regular routes is $1.25 using SmarTrip® or $1.35 using cash. The fare for express routes is $3 using SmarTrip® or $3.10 using cash. Senior/Disabled fare is 60ยข.
You must have exact change. Bus drivers do not carry money. Please have your pass, transfer or exact fare ready when you board. For more information, see our Metrobus Fares page.
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Parking Fees
Metro operates parking facilities at 42 Metrorail stations. All 42 stations offer daily or hourly parking. 35 stations offer reserved parking, in which customers purchase permits to park in reserved spaces. For more information, please see the parking information in the Rail section.
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Purchase Fares
Purchase farecards and passes only from authorized outlets. Farecards and passes sold elsewhere might be forged or stolen, and may be rejected when used. Authorized locations include:
- Vending machines located in Metrorail stations
- Online
- Metro sales offices
- Commuter stores
- Metrobus divisions
- Retail outlets
