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Reston Station is conveniently located half a mile from Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station on the Silver Line with service to destinations including:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport
  • Tysons
  • Herndon
  • 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.

With Metrorail, you can easily connect with areas around the region to commute to work, travel into DC for a day or visit friends without getting stuck in traffic. Check out WMATA’s website for fares, schedules and more information.  

SmarTrip 101

A SmarTrip card is necessary for anyone who wants to use the Metrorail system or buses in the DC region. You will also need a SmarTrip card to park at any 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?

  • SmarTrip dispensers at Metrorail stations
  • MOBILE PAY: To pay fares with your smartphone, download the SmarTrip App or add SmarTrip to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and follow the prompts to purchase a new digital card for $10, which includes $2 for the card and $8 in your fare account. If you already have a plastic SmarTrip card, you can add SmarTrip to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and manually enter the card number. To pay fares digitally, unlock and open your Wallet App or SmarTrip App, select SmarTrip and simply tap the back of your phone at the turnstile. Fares can be added to your digital SmarTrip card using the SmarTrip App, Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
  • ONLINE: Purchase SmarTrip cards online and WMATA will mail it to you.
  • RETAIL STORES: Select CVS/pharmacy and Giant Food stores in the region that display the SmarTrip® sign.
  • TRANSIT STORE: Connector Store at Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, 11389 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190; 703-339-7200; Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Where can you use a SmarTrip Card?

You can use your SmarTrip card to pay for the following transit services:

Metrorail and Metrobus

Fairfax Connector

CUE (City of Fairfax)

Arlington Transit (ART)

DASH (Alexandria)

DC Circulator

OmniRide bus (Prince William County)

Loudon County Transit

Ride On (Maryland)

TheBus (Prince George’s County)

Maryland Mass Transit Administration (MTA)

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