Fairfax Connector To Reduce Fares

Fares for six routes on the Fairfax Connector will be reduced starting July 1.

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:

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

• 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