How do you pay for the Wmata bus?
The cost per trip is $2 payable in cash or with SmarTrip. Customers can save considerably by purchasing a 7-day bus pass for just $15, providing an unlimited number of bus trips on a Metrobus, RideOn, ART, DASH, Fairfax Connector, and The Bus.
How do I get a Wmata card?
Online
- Fare available within 1 business day at Metrorail stations and 3 business days on Metrobus.
- Reload an existing card. Login to your account and select the card you wish to reload, or.
- Buy a new plastic card online and receive the card by mail in 3-5 business days. Buy a SmarTrip Card with $8 Stored Value.
How do I check the balance on my Wmata 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 do I get a senior Metrocard in Washington DC?
Senior citizens can purchase a Senior SmarTrip® card by showing a valid photo ID with proof of age at any Metro sales office, commuter store, or other selected retail outlets. Please note: Applicants 65 years and older will not be issued a Reduced Fare SmarTrip® Photo ID card.
How do I get a DC MetroCard?
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.
Can you check MetroCard balance online?
Keep in mind that you cannot check your Metrocard balance online. Currently, the New York City Metrocard does not offer an online method for checking your card balance. If you need to access your balance, you’ll need to do so while at the subway station or using the bus.
What age rides free on DC Metro?
Under Metro’s current base fares, children four and under ride for free. Children five and over pay full fare, $1.75. Once a five-year-old starts school, they become eligible for student discounts; if they apply for and obtain a student TAP card, they pay $1 per ride.
What is senior age for DC Metro?
62+
Seniors 62+ hard copy application and requirements.