WMATA has announced that a direct link between Virginia and Maryland will soon be available from King Street to Suitland via National Harbor. This new bus route will allow you to avoid several transfer stations starting on June 29. Visit wmata.com/BetterBus to learn more.
Metro’s endeavor to enhance regional bus service is called Better Bus. Metro’s new bus system will debut on June 29, 2025. This is the first significant change in fifty years. The network was finalized using your suggestions, and Metro’s Board of Directors gave its approval.
On June 29 and June 30, respectively, Montgomery County Ride On and Prince George’s County The Bus will also be undergoing service changes. Visit the WMATA sFAQ site for additional information and facts. More details are also provided below:
Timetables
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Select a Metrobus route to download and/or print a schedule.
Metro s Trip Planner
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Plan a trip using current or new Metrobus routes and stops.
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For a video walk-through of using the Trip Planner, click
here
.
New Routes for Metro s Bus Network, Effective June 29, 2025
To view the updated bus route maps and frequency, click the links below.
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District of Columbia Bus Route Profiles
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Maryland Bus Route Profiles
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Virginia Bus Route Profiles
New Maps for Metro s Bus Network, Effective June 29, 2025
See the entire network and every location you can visit.
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District of Columbia Bus Service Map
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Maryland Bus Service Map
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Virginia Bus Service Map
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District of Columbia High Frequency Service Map
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Maryland High Frequency Service Map
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Virginia High Frequency Service Map
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District of Columbia 24/7 Bus Service Map
New Neighborhood Profiles for Metro s Bus Network, Effective June 29, 2025
To learn more about your local network and the upcoming improvements, view the neighborhood profiles.
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District of Columbia Bus Neighborhood Profiles
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Maryland Bus Neighborhood Profiles
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Virginia Bus Neighborhood Profiles
Bus Stops
See the list of stops that have been removed to improve the speed and efficiency of our service.
How New Routes Are Named
Every bus route will have a new name. To identify the area served, routes will start with a letter:
- A for Arlington/Alexandria
- C (crosstown) or D (downtown) for DC
- F for Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church
- M for Montgomery County
- P for Prince George s County
- Limited-stop Routes are indicated by an X at the end of their names
Signs Installed for the New Metrobus Network
At their bus stop, some Metrobus passengers could notice new signage.
Montgomery County Ride On and Prince George s County TheBus Service Changes
The following changes will be made to Ride On bus service starting on June 29:
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Discontinue Route
10
, adjust routes
34
,
41
,
42
, and introduce a new Route
40
, while WMATA adjusts routes
L8
and
T2
.
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WMATA will replace the Route 10 with Metrobus routes
M12
,
M42
,
M44
and
M60
.
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Ride On will replace Q2, 4, and 6 with Ride On 40 and 55. Please see
here for more information
on Ride On changes.
Prince George’s County TheBus will debut its revamped bus system on June 30. Every new route profile is available in both Spanish and English. For additional details on the modifications to Prince George’s County TheBus, please go here.
Frequently Asked Questions
See subjects that answer often asked questions concerning your new Metrobus system.
News Releases
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New bus network added to Metro s Trip Planner so customers can plan ahead, explore changes
(April 30, 2025)
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Metro begins first phase of Better Bus Network implementation with new bus stop signs
(February 27, 2025)
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Metro Board of Directors approves Better Bus Network Redesign, new bus routes to start next summer
(November 21, 2024)
