Fare Structures for Loudoun County Transit Bus Services
Loudoun County Transit fares are set by the Board of Supervisors. Payment can be made with Metro's SmarTrip® or exact cash.
Fares (One Way)
View fare information for each bus service by selecting the tabs below.
Commuter Bus Service
| Bus Routes 281, 282, 284, 481, 482, 483, 681, 682, 684, 881, 882 and 883 | SmarTrip | Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Service to/from Rosslyn, Crystal City, the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. | $10 | $11 |
- One child five years old or younger may ride free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, view the Bus User Policy Brochure (PDF).
Local Bus Service
| Bus Routes | SmarTrip | Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Routes 55, 56, 57, 62, 70, 72, 80, 81, 82, 84 and 985 | $1 | $1 |
| Route 40 (Purcellville Connector - Virginia Regional Transit Service) | N/A | $1 |
- Children ten years old or younger may ride free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, view the Bus User Policy Brochure (PDF).
- Loudoun County local buses are wheelchair accessible.
Paratransit Bus Service
- Complementary paratransit bus services are provided in Loudoun County during the same days and hours as the local fixed routes. Paratransit bus service is an ADA-accessible, curb to curb bus service that picks up and drops off within 3/4 of a mile of an existing Loudoun County or Purcellville Connector local fixed route. The Purcellville Connector is operated privately by Virginia Regional Transit (VRT). View paratransit service details, including eligibility and application requirements..
Punch Pass
At this time, all Local and ADA/Paratransit Buses accept cash or punch passes for fare payments. Call 703-771-5665 for details.
Metro Connection Bus Service
| Bus Routes | To/From | SmarTrip | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routes 87X, 88X, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, and 927 | Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station | $1 | $1.50 |
| Routes 901 and 902 (Potomac Falls Park and Ride Lot) | West Falls Church Metrorail Station | $1.50 | $2 |
| Routes 931 and 932 (Purcellville Park and Ride Lot) | Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station | $1 | $1 |
| Route 990 and 992 (Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station) | Select Loudoun County Employment Sites | $1 | $1 |
- One child five years old or younger may ride free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, view the Bus User Policy Brochure (PDF).
Pay Fares with Metro's SmarTrip®
Loudoun County Transit buses are equipped to accept Metro's SmarTrip® electronic fair collection in lieu of cash. SmarTrip® is how to pay for fares at all Metrorail stations in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Metro parking garages and lots, Metrobus routes, MTA, and for regional bus providers.
How to use SmarTrip®
Plastic SmarTrip® cards issued by Metro can be used to pay fares, or you can download the free app for Android and Apple mobile devices.
- Plastic cards - tap your SmarTrip card to the circular targets on a rail fare gate, bus fare box, or Metro-owned parking garage target. Learn more about using plastic SmarTrip® cards.
- Mobile Pay - hold your mobile device above the reader at a rail fare gate, bus fare box, or Metro-owned parking garage target. Learn more about SmarTrip® on mobile devices.
For more information about SmarTrip®, visit Metro's SmarTrip® page.