METRORAIL & METROBUS...

Provide the safest, cleanest and most efficient way of getting around Washington, DC and the metropolitan suburbs.

Five rail lines and an extensive bus system connect the District with the Maryland and Virginia suburbs.  Train lines are named for colors: Red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Each train displays the name of its farthest destination.  Station entrances are marked by brown pylons, capped with the letter "M" and colored stripes indicate which lines are available. 

Base subway fare is $1.35 and increases during rush hour and for longer trips. Rail farecards can be purchased at vending machines located inside the stations. Farecards are inserted into the turnstile gates to enter and exit subway platforms. The fare is automatically deducted each time you exit a station. To continue your trip by Metrobus, obtain a transfer at your originating station before boarding the train. Buses travel to Georgetown and other areas not serviced by the subway.

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

To obtain schedules for connecting Metrobus service, locations of Metro sales offices, and other public transportation information, call Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority at (202) 637-7000. For bulk fares and/or bonus offers on farecards for large groups, call (202) 962-1326.

Click on the map below for more information about the Washington, DC Metro system

or click here for a printable PDF version.

DISCOUNT FARES

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, not to exceed $1.95, are available to senior citizens and people with disabilities who have a valid Metro ID or a valid Medicare card and photo identification.  For visiting persons with disabilities who reside outside the WMATA service area, you can present a valid Medicare card and photo identification to purchase the discounted farecards at our Metro sales office locations and retail locations .

Visiting seniors who reside outside the WMATA service area must show photo ID that indicates their date of birth (65+) to be eligible to purchase specially-encoded $10 senior discount paper farecards at our Metro sales offices and some retail locations.  Note: Senior farecards cannot be purchased at Metrorail station farecard vending machines or from station managers.