Metro
MetroWest is conveniently located next door to Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro Station, so you can easily connect with areas around the region without getting stuck in traffic.
The Orange Line serves Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro Station with service to destinations including:
- Dunn Loring-Merrifield
- Falls Church
- Ballston
- Rosslyn
- Washington, DC
Transfers to other Metro lines can be made at East Falls Church Metro Station, Rosslyn Metro Station, Metro Center Station and L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station.
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SmarTrip® 101
SmarTrip® cards are accepted across all local and regional transit systems in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. They can be used to pay your transit fare and parking at a Metro Station.
What is a SmarTrip Card?
A SmarTrip card is a reloadable farecard used to pay Metrorail, Metrobus, and regional bus systems in Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Why buy a SmarTrip Card?
In addition to paying for transit rides, you will need a SmarTrip card to park at any Metro station. SmarTrip users also receive free bus-to-bus and bus-to-rail transfers.
How much is a SmarTrip Card?
A SmarTrip card costs $10 which covers the $2 fee for the card and comes pre-loaded with $8 fare towards your first ride.
Where to buy a SmarTrip Card?
In Person: Purchase a SmarTrip card at any Metrorail station using one of the SmarTrip kiosks.
On Your Phone: Download the SmarTrip App or add SmarTrip to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and follow the prompts to purchase a new digital card.
Online: Purchase SmarTrip cards online and WMATA will mail it to you.
At a Store: Select CVS/pharmacy and Giant Food stores in the region that display the SmarTrip® sign. The Connector Store at Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, 11389 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190, is another option and is open Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where can you use a SmarTrip Card?
Your new SmarTrip card gives you access to these transportation options:
- Metrorail
- Metrobus
- Fairfax Connector
- CUE (Fairfax City)
- Arlington Transit (ART)
- DASH (Alexandria)
- OmniRide bus (Prince William County)
- Loudon County Transit
- Ride On (Maryland)
- TheBus (Prince George’s County)
- Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
What is the Tap. Ride. Go. program?
Tap. Ride. Go. was launched across WMATA’s transit system in 2025 to expand the range of payment options accepted for riders to utilize when paying their fare. Beyond SmarTrip cards, riders on Metrorail and Metrobus can use physical or digital credit and debit cards.
This new payment system is unique to WMATA. Local and regional transit systems typically only accept SmarTrip cards or exact change in cash.
Can I pay with my digital wallet?
Yes. Tap-to-pay is available throughout WMATA’s system including Metrorail and Metrobus.
Ways to Pay:
- Physical credit and debit card
- Physical and digital SmarTrip card
- Exact change in cash (for bus) or uploaded to a SmarTrip card at a fare vending machine (for rail)
Note: Those who participate in the SmartBenefits Program should pay their fare with the SmarTrip card registered to their account when commuting.