Commuter Bus

Commuter Bus Service

Loudoun County Transit operates morning and late afternoon rush hour service from Loudoun Park and Ride lots to Rosslyn, Crystal City, the Pentagon, and Washington, D.C. Commuter buses are equipped with reclining seats, a restroom, reading lights, overhead bins and fare boxes.

Riders boarding a coach style commuter bus

Commuter Bus Schedules

Commuter Bus Service runs from Loudoun County to Crystal City, the Pentagon, Rosslyn and Washington, D.C. The current Commuter Bus schedule can be found below. 

Schedule changes due to holidays, inclement weather, special events, or proposed new schedules can be found here.

Commuter Bus Routes by Park and Ride Lot

  • Commuter Bus routes stopping at the Brambleton Park and Ride lot include:
    • Route 486 (a.m.) and 886 (p.m.): Service to and from Loudoun County and Washington, D.C. 
  • Commuter Bus routes stopping at the Dulles South (Stone Ridge II) and East Gate Park and Ride lots include:
    • Routes 281 (a.m.) and 681 (p.m.) - Service to and from Loudoun County and Washington, D.C. 
    • Routes 282 (a.m.) and 682 (p.m.) - Service to and from Loudoun County and Rosslyn/the Pentagon/Crystal City.
    • Route 284 (a.m.) - Morning service from Loudoun County to Arlington (Army/Navy) and the Pentagon. 
    • Route 684 (p.m.) - Afternoon service from the Pentagon to Loudoun County.
  • Commuter Bus routes stopping at the Harmony Park and Ride lot include:
    • Routes 483 (a.m.) and 484 (a.m.): Morning service from Loudoun County to Washington, D.C.
    • Routes 883 (p.m.), 884 (p.m) and 885 (p.m.): Afternoon service from Washington, D.C. to Loudoun County.
  • Commuter Bus routes stopping at the Leesburg Park and Ride lot include:
    • Routes 481 (a.m.) and 484 (a.m.): Morning service from Loudoun County to Washington, D.C. 
    • Routes 881 (p.m.), 884 (p.m.) and 885 (p.m.): Afternoon service from Washington, D.C. to Loudoun County. 
    • Routes 482 (a.m.) and 882 (p.m.): Service to and from Loudoun County and Rosslyn/the Pentagon/Crystal City. 

Stay Informed

Resources

  • New riders are encouraged to review the information on the Rider Information page to learn more about bus service, planning a trip, service alerts, and how to ride safely.
  • Park and ride lots are located throughout Loudoun County to provide free parking for carpools, vanpools, commuter bus and local bus riders. View the Park and Ride Lots page for more information, including an interactive map to find a park and ride lot near you.

How to Take Bicycles on a Commuter Bus

  • Complete the Bike on Bus Registration Form.
  • Once approved, Loudoun County will issue you a bike on bus permit card that you will show the bus driver, who will then open up the luggage compartment for you to place your bike on the bus.

Contact Us

For more information or answers to questions about the Loudoun County bus system, please call 703-771-5665 or email us.

Advertising on Commuter Buses

If you are interested in advertising on the Loudoun County commuter buses, visit the Advertising page.