Washington DC Fare Info
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Washington D.C. metro tickets can be purchased in several ways:
At station fare vending machines
Via the Metro’s mobile app “WMATA”
At station sales offices (limited hours)
From a Metro SmarTrip card
The Washington DC Metro became completely paperless in 2016 which means no more paper tickets.
To use the Metro you now have to use the SmarTrip app or a card, WMATA’s rechargeable plastic card.
Regular fare
From $2.25
Metrorail Passes
from $13.50
Where to buy a SmarTrip card
It’s really easy to get hold of a SmarTrip card. You can order one online from the WMATA website. You can buy them from Metro offices and retail stores like CVS or GIANT.
You can also get SmarTrip Cards from the ticket machines in Metro stations. If you’re buying multiple cards at once, look for the blue machines.
Metrorail regular fare
Fares vary by time of day, day of the week the trip is taken, and the distance traveled between the origin and destination stations.
Reduced Fares are available for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, and customers enrolled in Metro Lift.
| Time | Regular fare | Reduced fare |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday (5am - 9:30pm) | $2.25 - $6.75 | $1.10 - $3.35 |
| Weekday (After 9:30pm) and Weekends | $2.25 - $2.50 | $1.10 - $1.25 |
Metrorail Passes
Pay less per trip with an unlimited pass
Passes are available for Metrorail and Metrobus
Metro offers a range of daily, weekly, and monthly unlimited passes to fit your needs
| Metrorail and Metrobus | Regular price |
|---|---|
| 1-day unlimited pass | $13.50 |
| 3-day unlimited pass | $33.75 |
| 7-day unlimited pass | $60.75 |
| 71-day short-trip pass | $40.50 |
| Monthly unlimited pass | $72.00 - $216.00 |