OmniRide and Metro Direct Commuter Bus Fares

Effective July 6, 2010

SmarTrip cards are accepted on all PRTC buses. Visit the SmarTrip page for more information.

Exact cash fare, bus token or SmarTrip card is required.
Bus operators cannot make change.

OmniRide Fares


Regular Fares

One-Way Cash Fare to/from Northern Virginia, Washington

$7.00

One-Way SmarTrip Fare

$5.25

Local Destinations Within Prince William (Cash Only)

$1.20

Local Bus Day Pass (Cash Only)

$2.50 (see below)

Note: If federal transit subsidy remains $230, OmniRide fares will increase by an
additional $0.25 within the next year.

PROMOTIONAL FARES FOR TYSONS EXPRESS

OMNIRIDE ROUTE -- Extended through Fall 2010

One-Way Cash Fare $3.30
One-Way SmarTrip Fare $2.65
 
Reduced Fares (see below for eligibility)
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and after 7:00 PM
MUST BE PAID WITH CASH or WMATA issued Senior (65+)/Disabled SmarTrip card

One Way Fare

$3.50

Local Bus Day Pass

$1.25 (see below)


Free Fares
Children 5 & under
(2 per paying adult, children 8 and under cannot ride unattended)

Metro Direct Fares


Regular Fares
One Way Cash Fare to/from Metro Station $3.30
SmarTrip Fare $2.65
Local Destinations Within Prince William (Cash Only) $1.20
Local Bus Day Pass (Cash Only) $2.50 (see below)
 
Reduced Fares (see below for eligibility)
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and after 7:00 PM
MUST BE PAID WITH CASH or WMATA issued Senior (65+)/Disabled SmarTrip card
One-Way Fare $1.65
Local Bus Day Pass $1.25 (see below)


Free Fares
Children 5 & under
(2 per paying adult, children 8 and under cannot ride unattended)

Local Bus Day Pass may be purchased on buses. Passes are good for local travel (within Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park) all day on the date issued. Day Passes must be purchased with cash.

Reduced Fare Eligibility is applicable to adults 60 years and older, persons with a disability or persons presenting a valid Medicare card. Senior citizen verification may be required. Riders eligible for reduced fares on PRTC buses MUST PAY WITH CASH or WMATA issued Senior (65+)/Disabled SmarTrip Card. Passengers meeting reduced fare eligibility may apply for a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card by contacting PRTC Customer Service or by downloading the form in English or Spanish. The completed form and any required supporting documentation should be mailed to PRTC at the address on the form, faxed to (703) 583-1702 or converted to an electronic file and emailed to Omni@OmniRide.com.

Transit Benefits

Transit benefits may be used towards PRTC bus fares. 

Metrochek is a tax-free, employer-sponsored benefit.  Metrochek vouchers can be redeemed toward SmarTrip value, which can then be used to pay PRTC bus fares.  Metrochecks are being discontinued in favor of SmartBenefits (see below).  Metrocheks are no longer accepted at PRTC, but may be used to load value onto SmarTrip cards at Passes/Farecards machines at Metrorail stations.

SmartBenefits® is the electronically paid monthly (Metrochek) transit benefit that can be downloaded to SmarTrip cards using the Passes/Farecards machines at Metrorail stations.

SmarTrip® Sales Locations

All personal check transactions are subject to PRTC's Check Acceptance Policy. Credit card purchases may be made at the PRTC Transit Center, the Commuter Stores and at participating retail stores.

LOCAL AREA

PRTC Transit Center
OPEN 6am - 8pm, Monday - Friday
Transactions processed 7am - 7pm
14700 Potomac Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-6664 OR
(888) 730-6664

Senior (65+) SmarTrip cards also on               sale at this location.

Manassas Area Giant Grocery Stores

Westgate Plaza

8025 Sudley Road

Manassas Junction

8819 Centreville Road

Wellington Station

10100 Dumfries Road

CVS Stores

9200 Centreville Road

Manassas VA

8041 Sudley Road

Manassas, VA

12890 Touchstone Circle

Woodbridge, VA

Todos Markets

14428 Jefferson Davis Highway

Woodbridge, VA

17782 Dumfries shopping Plaza

Dumfries, VA

   
     

NORTHERN VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON DC

     

The Commuter Stores

Rosslyn Center, Mall Level 2
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 225
Arlington, Virginia
(703) 525-1995

Other Outlets

SmarTrip cards may also be purchased

at Giant and CVS stores throughout the

Washington Metropolitain area. 

Visit SmarTrip.com for a complete

listing of sales locations.

 
Crystal City Underground Mall
1615-B Crystal Square Arcade
Arlington, Virginia
(703) 413-4287
Vending machines in Metro stations with large parking facilities, including Franconia – Springfield, West Falls Church and Vienna Metro Stations.  
Ballston Common Mall
Mall Level 2, Glebe Road Wing
4328 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1244
Arlington, Virginia
(703) 528-3541
Online at SmarTrip.com or CommuterPage.com  

 

Transfer Options

Transfers good for 3 hours on the day issued. Please request when you board.

Using a SmarTrip Card – The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.

 

When paying in cash:

Between PRTC Buses and VRE Trains

 

Transferring To Other Bus Systems

Transferring between OmniRide or Metro Direct buses and other regional bus systems is easy with a SmarTrip card.  The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.  Transfers must be made within 3 hours of boarding to receive credit.  No transfer credit is given when transferring between OmniRide or Metro Direct buses and Metrorail.

Passengers paying cash and transferring to or from other regional bus systems WILL NOT receive a transfer discount and must pay the applicable fare for each portion of their trip. In order to receive a transfer discount on those services, riders must pay with SmarTrip cards. 

For more information, call OmniRide Customer Service (703) 730-6664.

 

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