Metro

 

Reston Town Center is conveniently located just a short walk or ride on the linkRTC shuttle from Reston Town Center Metro Station, so you can easily connect with areas around the region without getting stuck in traffic. 

Reston Town Center Metro Station is served by the Silver Line with service to destinations including:  

  • Herndon  
  • Rosslyn  
  • Tysons  
  • Washington, DC 
  • Washington Dulles International Airport  

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.  

Benefits of Taking Metro:

  • Metro offers free transfers from local buses and trains for up to two hours when you pay with your SmarTrip card, making it easy to stop for that one item you forgot on your last grocery run
  • Sitting back on the Metro gives you time back in your day to get a jump start on emails, relax with music or a podcast, read or listen to a book, and more.
  • Riding Metrorail during peak times can save you money on parking, ride hailing, the stress of traffic and circling for a spot
  • Many Metro stations have parking and bike storage so you can easily connect with the region without a car, or bring your bike with you to enjoy your destination on two wheels
  • If your employer offers a commuter benefit, you can save money on your Metro commute. Typically, you can inquire with Human Resources or your office administration to enroll or adjust your allocation.
 

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SmarTrip® 101

SmarTrip® cards are accepted across all local and regional transit systems in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. They can be used to pay your transit fare and parking at a 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 can pay with a SmarTrip card when you park at a Metro station.

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?

In Person: Purchase a SmarTrip card at any Metrorail station using one of the SmarTrip kiosks.

On Your Phone: Download the SmarTrip App or add SmarTrip to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and follow the prompts to purchase a new digital card.

Online: Purchase SmarTrip cards online and WMATA will mail it to you.

At a Store: Select CVS/pharmacy and Giant Food stores in the region that display the SmarTrip® sign. The Connector Store at Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, 11389 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190, is another option and is open Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

Where can you use a SmarTrip Card?

Your SmarTrip card gives you access to these transportation options:

What is the Tap. Ride. Go. program?

Tap. Ride. Go. was launched across WMATA’s transit system in 2025 to expand the range of payment options accepted for riders to utilize when paying their fare. Beyond SmarTrip cards, riders on Metrorail and Metrobus can use physical or digital credit and debit cards.

This new payment system is unique to WMATA. Local and regional transit systems typically only accept SmarTrip cards or exact change in cash.

Can I pay with my digital wallet?

Yes. Tap-to-pay is available throughout WMATA’s system including Metrorail and Metrobus.

Ways to Pay:

  • Physical credit and debit card
  • Physical and digital SmarTrip card
  • Exact change in cash (for bus) or uploaded to a SmarTrip card at a fare vending machine (for rail)

Note: Those who participate in the SmartBenefits Program should pay their fare with the SmarTrip card registered to their account when commuting.

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