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
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Free Student Bus Pass + Metrobus

Free Student Bus Pass + Metrobus 

UPDATE: Attention Student Bus Pass Plus Metrobus Users! New zero-tolerance policy here. Spanish version here. 

NEW: Fairfax County's Free Student Bus Pass + Metrobus program has expanded to include a total of five schools. Joining Justice High School: Annandale High School, Falls Church High School, George C. Marshall High School and Davis Center. Students who attend these schools can ride Metrobus for FREE in Northern Virginia, along with Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. When you sign up for the pass, you'll receive a specially designed and programmed SmarTrip card. Interested? Get started by completing the application with permission from a parent/guardian. Then turn in the form to your school's administration office and you're good to go! 

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Watch: Zero-tolerance rules of having a Student Bus Pass Plus Metrobus card. 

Here’s what you need to know:

  • The Student Pass SmarTrip card can ONLY be used on Fairfax Connector, City of Fairfax CUE and specific Northern Virginia Metrobus routes listed in the table below.
  • When you board the bus simply tap the card on the farebox and GO! Even though it's free, make sure to always use your card to get on the bus.
  • If you wish to use Metrorail or any other transit system that accepts SmarTrip you will need a standard SmarTrip card. 
  • For full terms and conditions click here.

Keep in mind, the card:

  • Cannot be used on Metrorail or any Metrobus route outside of Virginia (ABSOLUTELY NO USE in DC or Maryland) If you attempt to use the card on a non-approved route outside of Northern Virginia your card will be deactivated and you will not be issued a new one.
  • Does not carry any cash value. You can’t add money to it like a regular SmarTrip card.
  • Works between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Learn How to Use Your Student Bus Pass (English & Español)

 

Free Student Bus Pass + Metrobus Approved Metrobus Routes
1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 11C 4B 7A 7M 10A
10B 16A 16C 16E 16G 16H 16Y (to Arlington ONLY) 17B 17G 17K
17M 18G 18J 18P 21C 21D 22A 22F 23A 23B
23T 25B 26A 28A 28F 29G 29K 29N REX (Richmond Highway Express Metroway (Alexandria-Arlington)

Additional Information/Resources

  • Justice HS Metrobus Pilot Student Bus Pass Brochure
  • For Fairfax Connector route and schedule information, go online, call 703-339-7200, TTY 711, or email fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov.
  • For City of Fairfax CUE route and schedule information, go to www.cuebus.org or call 703-385-7859, TTY711.
  • For Metrobus schedule information: https://www.wmata.com/schedules/
  • Free Student Bus passes are available to all Fairfax County and City of Fairfax County/FCPS middle school and high school students (registered 7-12 grade ONLY).
  • For trip planning visit https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/ (or use a third party app like Google Maps, Transit App, Moovit etc.)
  • Participants must reside in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax, regardless of which school - public, private or home school - they attend.
  • For pass distribution information, check with your school's administration or email mlphillips@fcps.edu.
  • Private school or home school students in middle or high school (7-12 grade) who reside in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax may obtain a pass by contacting mlphillips@fcps.edu.
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