Fares for six routes on the Fairfax Connector will be reduced starting July 1 — some by more than half.
The fares have been reduced to increase ridership and match the fare structure of other transit agencies, according to a press release from the Fairfax Connector service.
Fairfax Connector fare changes:
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Route 394: Saratoga – Pentagon Express
- Current fare: $5.35 if paid by SmarTrip or cash
- New fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip, $4 if paid by cash
Route 395: Pentagon – Gambrill Road
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- Current fare: $5.35 if paid by SmarTrip or cash
- New fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip, $4 if paid by cash
Route 493: Lorton to Tysons
- Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip, $4 if paid by cash
- New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip, $1.80 if paid by cash
Route 494: Springfield to Tysons
- Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip, $4 if paid by cash
- New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip, $1.80 if paid by cash
Route 495: Burke VRE to Tysons
- Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip, $4 if paid by cash
- New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip, $1.80 if paid by cash
Route 981: Tysons West*Park to Dulles Airport Express
- Current fare: $5.35 if paid by SmarTrip or cash
- New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip, $1.80 if paid by cash
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