Fairfax Connector To Reduce Fares

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:

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