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Reston Town Center is served by multiple Fairfax Connector routes. The bus will connect you with prime locations such as Tysons, Herndon, Fair Oaks and more! The Fairfax Connector costs $2.00 per trip for most routes which can be purchased with a SmarTrip card or cash. Your trip is free when you use the bus to connect with Metrorail. 

 

Bus Service Near Reston Town Center 

Click on any of the buses below to find schedule and route information. 

 

Bus Routes

552 Innovation Center – Wiehle-Reston East
558 Center Harbor – Wiehle – Reston Town Center
574 Reston – Tysons
605 Reston – Fair Oaks
950 Reston Town Center – Herndon Metro
RIBS 1 Lake Anne – Hunters Woods
RIBS 2 Reston – South Lakes Drive – Herndon Metro
RIBS 3 Lake Anne – Hunters Woods
RIBS 4 Reston Town Center – North Point
RIBS 5 Herndon – Reston Town Center

 

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Fairfax Connector 101

SmarTrip 101

A SmarTrip card is necessary for anyone who wants to use the Metrorail system or buses in the DC region. You will also need a SmarTrip card to park at any 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 will need a SmarTrip card to park at any Metro station. SmarTrip users also receive free bus-to-bus and bus-to-rail transfers.

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 new SmarTrip card gives you access to these transportation options:

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