Fairfax Connector

CONTACT INFORMATION: Call center open 5AM-10PM M-F, 7AM-9PM Sat-Sun
703-339-7200 TTY 703-339-1608
4050 Legato Road, Ste 400, Fairfax, VA 22033
Dwayne Pelfrey
Chief

New Express Route 798 Coming Sept. 16, 2024

Route 798 will be available in BusTracker beginning Saturday, Sept. 14. To receive real-time arrival information and alerts, create a BusTracker account and add Route 798.

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Route 798 provides express bus service from Tysons, Virginia to Bethesda, Maryland. Operated by Fairfax Connector, the 798 is a convenient, efficient, and eco-friendly transportation option.
 
This will be a weekday rush hour service only, with a total of five stops. 
  • Tysons West*Park Transit Station
  • Tysons Metrorail Station
  • Westfield Montgomery Mall Transit Center
  • Rockville Pike and South Drive (adjoining Medical Center Metrorail Station)
  • Montgomery Lane and East Lane (Downtown Bethesda)

Please note: Due to the location of the stops, Route 798 will operate as a "drop and go" service. This essentially means, no waiting. Buses will drop off passengers, pick more up and immediately travel to the next stop in order to minimize traffic and service disruptions. Operators will generally keep to the schedule, but customers are advised to arrive a few minutes early, and to use BusTracker to find the real-time location of the next bus. 

798 Schedule/Map

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FARE MEDIA 
Medio de 
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COST
Costo
OLDER ADULT & PEOPLE 
WITH DISABILITIES

Adulto mayor Personas con 
discapacidad
SmarTrip® or Cash 
SmarTrip® o efectivo
$4.80 $2.40

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Metrorail-to-Bus Transfer  Transbordo de Metrorail al autobús

SmarTrip® $2.55 $.15
Cash - efectivo $4.80 $2.40

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Ride On-to-Fairfax Connector

SmarTrip® $3.80 $1.40
Cash - efectivo $4.80 $2.40

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Bus-to-Bus Transfer  Transbordo de un autobús a otro

SmarTrip® Local bus-to-bus transfers with SmarTrip® are valid for unlimited free connections within a two-hour period.
Cash - efectivo $4.80 $2.40

*Parking: There is no available parking at any stops along Route 798. Alternatives include Metrorail, bus (Fairfax Connector, Ride On, Metrobus), walk, bike, foldable scooter, kiss and ride and some stops are in close proximity to Capital Bikeshare stations. Please research all of your available options prior to your commute. 

798 Tysons stops and route. Click here for larger view.798 Map 1

798 Montgomery County Mall stop and route. Click here for larger view. 

798 Map 2

798 Bethesda stops and route. Click here for larger view. 

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798 Tysons - Bethesda stops and route. Click here for larger view.

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Get estimated arrival times in real-time by signing up for BusTracker email or text alerts. By using your smart phone, tablet or a computer, you will be able to access the scheduled and estimated arrival time (ETA) of your bus. Please note, BusTracker is NOT available as an app. However, Fairfax Connector routes can be found on transit apps such as Google Maps and Moovit. 

 

The FareShare Program encourages the use of transit and vanpooling by employees working in Montgomery County by matching employer contributions.

Employees benefit from FareShare:

  • Save money on commuting by receiving transit subsidies up to $315 to help pay your commuting costs tax free beginning January 1, 2024
  • Montgomery County will reimburse your employer up to the maximum of $315 less the employer contribution for using the FareShare Program

Employees don't have to live in Montgomery County to participate. You can live anywhere and still be eligible for cost savings for transit trips, benefits for bikers and walkers, telework options, and tax incentives – as long as your employer is in Montgomery County. 

Learn more about FareShare here,or call 240-773-BWTW (2989) or email mcdot.commuterservices@montgomerycountymd.gov to get started. 

The Fairfax Connector Customer Service Call Center available at 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608
  • Monday - Friday, 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
  • Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Email: fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov

For customer service in Montgomery County, contact MC311

Call 311 in the County or 240-777-0311, 711 for MD Relay TTY, from anywhere, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Fairfax Connector 

Montgomery County Ride-On

Montgomery County Non-Emergency Services MD311

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