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Local and Commuter Bus Systems
The transit systems listed below are in addition to Metrobus, the Washington, D.C. area's regional bus system. Tickets, tokens, and passes for some of these systems are available as noted below from The Commuter Store® or online from CommuterDirect.com®. Some local bus systems accept only exact-change cash fares and do not offer tickets, tokens or passes. Scroll down or choose a topic at left for more information.
Bus Service Maps
Three large maps in PDF format showing all of the Metrobus and local bus routes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The maps show Metrobus route numbers, bus terminals, landmarks, Park & Ride lots and connections to Metrorail and MARC Train Service and VRE commuter rail. Maps and instructions are available on WMATA's Metrobus Service Maps page.
SmartBenefits
Many local transit systems accept SmartBenefits, the transit benefit provided by many Washington, D.C. area employers, including the federal government. SmartBenefits can also be used to purchase fares online through CommuterDirect.com®.
Bus Systems
Annapolis Transit | ART-Arlington Transit | Calvert County Route 4 Flyer | CUE-Fairfax City | DART-First State Bus Service | DASH-Alexandria Transit Company | D.C. Circulator | Fairfax Connector | Fredericksburg Regional Transit | George - City of Falls Church | Georgetown Metro Connection | Howard Area Transit Service (HATS) | Loudoun County Commuter Bus | Mass Transit Administration-Maryland | OmniRide | RIBS-Reston Internal Bus System | Ride On-Montgomery County | St. Mary's Transit System | Shenandoah Valley Commuter Bus | Shuttle-UM | TheBus-Prince Georges County | Transportation Association of Greater Springfield-TAGS | Tysons Shuttle | Van Go-Charles County
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ANNAPOLIS TRANSIT
Serving Annapolis, Parole and BWI Airport-Arundel Mills with a seven-days a week local bus system. Trolleys link the downtown area to fringe parking lots at the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. A weekday commuter bus links Kent Island to Annapolis.
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ART-ARLINGTON TRANSIT
The ART of getting around Arlington.
ART operates within Arlington County, providing access to Metrorail and supplementing Metrobus with smaller, neighborhood-friendly vehicles. Tokens are available at The Commuter Store and online from CommuterDirect.com.
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CALVERT COUNT Y COMMUTER BUSES
Route 902 service has a total of twelve commuter buses leaving the county daily from St. Leonard and Prince Frederick area to the Washington Metro area. Route 904 service has a total of twelve buses leaving the county daily from North Beach; Owings; Lower Pindell Road park and ride; Bristol park and ride; Wayson Corner park and ride and the Prince George's County Equestrian Center park and ride. These buses make stops throughout the city and connect with the Metro system for rides into Montgomery County and Northern Virginia. This service operates Monday through Friday.
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CUE-FAIRFAX CITY
The Cue Bus runs seven days a week within the City of Fairfax. It also services the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station and George Mason University.
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DART FIRST STATE BUS SERVICE
It's not a D.C.-area service, but when you head to the Delaware beaches, use DART. Park your car and you and your passengers receive free, unlimited daily bus passes. Ride in air-conditioned comfort on to the outlets, the boardwalk and beaches, even into Dewey Beach or Lewes.
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DASH
The Alexandria Transit Company's DASH system provides safe and reliable bus service within the City of Alexandria and connects with Metrobus, Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express, and the Fairfax Connector. DASH serves all Metrorail stations within the City of Alexandria and the Pentagon Transit Center (Lower Level Bay 7) during rush hour. Passes are available at The Commuter Store and online from CommuterDirect.com.
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DC CIRCULATOR
Designed to take you to Washington's premier cultural, shopping, dining, and business destinations.The Circulator runs every five to ten minutes, every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and only costs $1.00. Unlimited daily, weekly, and monthly tickets are available at The Commuter Store and online from CommuterDirect.com.
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR
The Fairfax Connector bus system runs seven days a week with service throughout Fairfax County and to Metrorail Stations on the Orange, Blue and Yellow lines, including the Pentagon Transit Center (Lower Level Bay 3).
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FREDERICKSBURG REGIONAL TRANSIT (FRED)
FRED provides safe, dependable, efficient, and affordable public transportation to the citizens and visitors of the Fredericksburg Region.
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GEORGE
GEORGE is the City of Falls Church, Virginia's clean diesel bus that provides local transit service to and from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys (WMATA) East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations and throughout the City.
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GEORGETOWN METRO CONNECTION
The Georgetown Metro Connection serves all Metrobus stops in Georgetown, and operates express service between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom-GWU, Rosslyn and Dupont Circle Metro stations. Tokens are available at The Commuter Store and online from CommuterDirect.com.
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HOWARD TRANSIT
Fixed route bus service in Columbia, Ellicott City, Clarksville, Annapolis Junction, North Laurel, Savage and Elkridge. Service is also available to BWI Airport and to employment centers along US 1 in Howard County. Most routes operate Monday through Saturday with service available on the Brown, Orange, and Red Express routes seven days per week.
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LOUDOUN COUNTY TRANSIT
Weekday bus service to Washington D.C., the Pentagon and Rosslyn from stops in Purcellville, Hamilton, Leesburg and Sterling. A reverse commute bus service is now available from West Falls Church to Loudoun County.
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MARYLAND MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (MTA)
Bus, light rail, and subway services in Maryland. MTA also operates the MARC train service. E-mail news and update service: Go to the Sign Up page to get information and updates about schedule changes, delays and cancellations to service. Tri-County Council Commuter Buses: MTA provides four lines of commuter express buses for the commuters from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and Prince George's Counties. The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) works with MTA to promote this service. More information is available on the Tri-County Council Web site.
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OMNIRIDE
Express bus services from the Manassas, Dale City, Triangle, Dumfries and Lake Ridge areas. Destinations include the Vienna Metrorail Station, Crystal City, the Pentagon Transit Center (Lower Level Bays 1 and 2), and Washington D.C. Service is also provided between OmniRide locations in Prince William County and Franconia/Springfield, Falls Church, and Vienna Metrorail stations. Tokens are available at The Commuter Store and online from CommuterDirect.com.
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RIDE ON
Montgomery County, MD local bus service. 20-trip ticket books are available at The Commuter Store® or online from CommuterDirect.com®.
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ST. MARY'S TRANSIT SYSTEM
St. Mary's County, MD, bus service.
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY COMMUTER BUS SERVICE
Weekday service between the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. provided by S & W Tours, LLC.
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SHUTTLE-UM
University of Maryland Student-Operated Transit System, for University of Maryland students, faculty and staff only. "The mission of Shuttle-UM is to provide safe and dependable transportation to University students, faculty, and staff, and to facilitate learning and involvement for student success and development."
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THE BUS
Weekday service between Upper Marlboro and Metrorail Stations in Prince Georges County, MD.
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TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD (TAGS)
TAGS circulates throughout Springfield's business district. TAGS bus stops include: Franconia-Springfield Metro Station, Springfield Mall, Springfield Hilton, Springfield Plaza Shopping Center, Brookfield Plaza Shopping Center, and Backlick Center.
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TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUTER BUS see MTA, above.
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VANGO
Charles County, Maryland's public transportation service. The Department of Community Services is committed to providing safe and reliable transit and quality services for all Charles County residents.
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