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Fairfax Connector Lowers Rate From Lorton to Tysons Corner

The new fares went into effect July 1

Need to get to the other side of Fairfax County from Lorton and only have pocket change? No problem. Fairfax Connector's Express bus service has lowered their rates.

It now costs $1.60 with a SmarTrip® card or $1.80 with 
The Connector offers 10 buses throughout the day that leave from Lorton during peak hours during the weekday, and four buses in the afternoon. 

Fairfax Connector fare changes:

Route 394: Saratoga – Pentagon Express

  • Old fare: $5.35 with SmarTrip®/cash
  • New fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
Route 395: Pentagon – Gambrill Road
  • Old fare: $5.35 with SmarTrip®/cash
  • New fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
Route 493: Lorton to Tysons
  • Old fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
Route 494: Springfield to Tysons
  • Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
Route 495: Burke VRE to Tysons
  • Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
Route 981: Tysons West Park to Dulles Airport Express
  • Current fare: $5.35 if paid by SmarTrip®/cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
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