Where can I get a SmarTrip card in DC?
SmartTrip cards can be ordered online or you may buy a card at the station. They cost $10/each, $2 for the card itself and they come preloaded with $8 of credit. SmartTrip cards can only be purchased from SmartTrip card vending machines like the one below, found at every Metro station.
How much is a Metro card in Washington DC?
Cost to Ride
| Metrorail & Metrobus | Cost to Ride |
|---|---|
| 1-Day Unlimited Pass | $13.00 |
| 3-Day Unlimited Pass | $28.00 |
| 7-Day Unlimited Pass | $58.00 |
| 7-Day Short-Trip Pass | $38.00 |
Do DC Metro SmarTrip cards expire?
If you’ve got a SmarTrip card that’s more than 10 years old, be prepared to trade in that card now. Metro’s oldest SmarTrip fare cards will no longer be accepted at faregates and fareboxes starting Tuesday, March 1, WMATA says.
How much is a monthly Metro card Washington DC?
For $126 a month ($81 + $45 for an unlimited bus pass), Metro says, you can have unlimited access to the system. In either case, the fee is equivalent to 18 days’ worth of roundtrip fares. Contrast that with Metro’s 28-day fast pass, which — at $237 — can cost as much as four weeks of roundtrip commute fares, or more.
How do I activate my SmarTrip card?
You can register your card at https://smartrip.wmata.com/Registration/Register.aspx or by calling the SmarTrip Customer Service Center at 1-888-SMARTRIP (762-7874).
How do I add money to my SmarTrip card?
How Do I Add Money To My SmarTrip Card?
- Before you tap your card to the target, push the ADD VALUE button on the farebox.
- Touch your card to the SmarTrip target.
- Insert cash $1, $5, $10 or $20 bills or coins (no pennies) to load up to a maximum of $300 total value on the card.
How long are DC Metro cards good for?
SmarTrip Cards used within the last 21 days: The system delivers online purchases to the rail stations and buses that have been used in the last 21 days. Tap the card to a fare gate, Fare Vending Machine, or bus farebox to load the pass or Stored Value.
Does DC Metro card work on bus?
You can pay fares for several transit systems with just one card: WMATA Metrorail and Metrobus, DC Circulator, Maryland Transit Administration Local Bus, Light Rail and Metro Subway, Alexandria DASH, Fairfax Connector, Fairfax CUE, Arlington ART, Loudoun County Transit, PRTC OmniRide, Prince George’s County TheBus.
How do I check the balance on my SmarTrip card?
To check your card balance, you can:
- Login to your account.
- Tap your plastic SmarTrip to a Fare Vending Machine at any Metrorail station.
- Look at the fare gate while using your SmarTrip at any Metrorail station.
How much is unlimited on Metro in DC?
$15. 3-Day Unlimited Pass provides travel on Metrorail for 3 consecutive days regardless of trip length/cost. $28. 1-Day Unlimited Pass provides travel for 1-day regardless of trip length/cost.