OmniRide and Metro Direct Commuter Bus Fares

Effective December 15, 2008

SmarTrip cards are accepted on all PRTC buses. Visit the SmarTrip page for more information.

Exact cash fare, bus token or SmarTrip card is required.
OmniRide bus operators cannot make change.

OmniRide Fares

MetroDirect Fares

Local Bus Day Pass may be purchased on buses. Passes are good for local travel (within Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park) all day on the date issued. Day Passes must be purchased with cash.

Reduced Fare Eligibility is applicable to adults 60 years and older, persons with a disability or persons presenting a valid Medicare card. Senior citizen verification may be required. Riders eligible for reduced fares on PRTC buses MUST PAY WITH CASH or WMATA issued Senior (65+)/Disabled SmarTrip Card. Passengers meeting reduced fare eligibility may apply for a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card by contacting PRTC Customer Service or by downloading the form here. The completed form and any required supporting documentation should be mailed to PRTC at the address on the form, faxed to (703) 583-1702 or converted to an electronic file and emailed to Omni@OmniRide.com.

Transit Benefits

Transit benefits may be used towards PRTC bus fares. 

Metrochek is a tax-free, employer-sponsored benefit.  Metrochek vouchers can be redeemed toward SmarTrip value, which can then be used to pay PRTC bus fares.  Metrochecks are being discontinued in favor of SmartBenefits (see below).  March 31, 2009,is the last day they can be redeemed towards PRTC bus fares.

SmartBenefits^® is the electronically paid monthly (Metrochek) transit benefit that can be downloaded to SmarTrip cards using the Fare/Passes machines at Metrorail stations.

SmarTrip^® Sales Locations

All personal check transactions are subject to PRTC's Check Acceptance Policy. Credit card purchases may be made at the PRTC Transit Center, online through CommuterPage.com, or at one of their three store locations in PRTC's service area.

Vending machines located at Franconia-Springfield, Vienna and West Falls Church Metro Stations and other locations with large parking facilities.

Online at SmarTrip.com or Commuterpage.com.

Transfers

Transfers are good for 3 hours on the day issued. Please request the transfer when you board the bus.

• Using a SmarTrip card - the electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.
• Local bus to local bus - NO FREE transfers (except between Potomac Mills Mall and PRTC Transit Center), purchase Day Pass, pay separate fares on each bus or pay fare for entire trip on first bus and request transfer
• Local bus to/from OmniRide Commuter Bus - For cash fare, pay fare and request the transfer
• Local bus to/from Metro Direct - For cash fare, pay fare and request the transfer
• OmniRide to/from OmniRide - FREE with transfer
• OmniRide or Metro Direct to/from Other Regional bus (e.g. Metrobus, Fairfax Connector) - FREE with transfer to other bus systems. Cost varies for return trip; call Customer Service to determine the cost of your trip.

Transferring To Other Bus Systems

Transferring between OmniRide or Metro Direct buses and other regional bus systems is easy with a SmarTrip card.  The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the correct fare from your SmarTrip card.  Transfers must be made within 3 hours of boarding to receive credit.  No transfer credit is given when transferring between OmniRide or Metro Direct buses and Metrorail.

Passengers paying cash and transferring to or from other regional bus systems WILL NOT receive a transfer discount and must pay the applicable fare for each portion of their trip. In order to receive a transfer discount on those services, riders must pay with SmarTrip cards. 

For more information, call OmniRide Customer Service (703) 730-6664.