The start of summer brought higher temperatures throughout the Washington Region. Also increasing starting June 30 were Metro rail and bus fares.
The slight changes will help keep fares in line with cost-of-living adjustments and allow Metro to maintain its current service levels. Metro's last general fare increase was in 2017. There are no planned cuts to rail, bus or MetroAccess services as part of the changes being introduced.
Most fares increased by 12.5 percent. Metrobus fares increased to $2.25, express bus fares are now $4.80 and Metrorail fares will range from $2.25 to $6.75 on weekdays depending on distance traveled. Metrorail fares during late night (after 9:30 p.m.) and weekend service now range from $2.25 to $2.50 depending on distance traveled. ,
The best way to find the new cost of a trip is to use the Trip Planner on wmata.com.
Metro has several reduced fare options to help customers save money.
A few reduced fare options with 50 percent off fares:
- Senior SmarTrip card ® for those 65 years and older.
- Metro Lift for those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. To enroll in Metro Lift, visit wmata.com/metrolift. Enrollment is free and takes as little as five minutes.