Metrorail Fares

Regular fare (In effect on weekdays from opening to 9:30 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. and weekends 2 a.m. to closing)

• $1.65 minimum
• $4.50 maximum

Reduced fare (All other times)

• $1.35 minimum
• $1.85 mid-range
• $2.35 maximum

For fares between stations, go to Metrorail station page and click on the station where you are starting your trip.

Transfers

Note: Effective Jan. 4, 2009, Metro does not issue or accept paper transfers.

Metro riders can take advantage of free bus-to-bus transfers within a three-hour time period and discounted rail-to-bus transfers by using a SmarTrip® card. Customers who use SmarTrip® instead of cash receive a 10¢ discount on bus fares, so it saves riders money, too.

Metrobus to Metrobus. Bus-to-bus transfers with a SmarTrip® card are valid for free, unlimited Metrobus connections (including round trips) within a three-hour period.

Metrobus to Metrorail. Metrobus riders who transfer to the Metrorail system will receive a discount of 50¢ if they use a SmarTrip® card.

Metrorail to Metrobus. Metrorail riders who transfer to Metrobus will receive a discount of 50¢ if they use a SmarTrip® card.

Children's fares

Up to two children, 4 years and younger, ride free with each adult paying full fare. Children 5 and older pay adult fares. Special discounted student farecards and passes are available for District of Columbia residents.

Metrorail senior-disabled fares (All times)

• 1/2 of the regular fare

Senior citizens 65 and older, persons with disabilities, and customers with a Medicare card and valid photo ID ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail, use a SmarTrip® card or farecard for seniors or persons with disabilities to pay the reduced fare.

Acceptable valid forms of ID to participate in the reduced fare program include:

• Metro Senior ID (Effective June 29, 2008, no new applications accepted.)
• Metro Disability ID
• Government issued ID with photo
• Medicare card and photo ID

For more information about qualifying for a disability ID card and buying a reduced fare SmarTrip® card or farecards, see Senior SmarTrip® Card or Metro Disability ID information or call 202-637-7000 or TTY 202-638-3780.

Metro will issue visitors a one-time courtesy Metro Disability ID card good for up to one month. You must present a valid transportation ID card from another transit agency along with a valid government-issued photo ID. Bring them to our Metro ID Card Office located at 600 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Visitors 65 years of age or older may get the senior citizen discount by showing a photo ID card including date of birth and address.

Free orientations on how to use Metrobus and Metrorail services are available to persons with disabilities and senior citizens by calling 202-962-1100 or TTY 202-962-2033.