How much does a DC SmarTrip card cost?

DC METRO PASSES SmartTrip cards can be ordered online or you may buy a card at the station. They cost $15/each, $2 for the card itself and they come preloaded with $13 of credit. You can also add a virtual card to your phone/mobile device using Apple Wallet or Google Pay.



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Can more than one person use a SmarTrip® card for the same ride? No, you cannot share a SmarTrip® card; each rider must have his or her own card.

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The cards are being phased out due to the installation of new fare gates in Metro stations, which will begin in June 2021. All agencies that use the SmartBenefits program are encouraged to let their participating employees use Metro's online, self-service card replacement process.

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A SmarTrip® card is required for each rider age 5 and older (up to two children under age five may travel free with each fare paying adult). The blue fare vending machines are your best choice if you need a SmarTrip® card. The blue Fare Vending machines sell up to six SmarTrip ® cards at a time.

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One reason that Metro charges riders so much to use the rail system is the funding situation in the region. With a lack of a dedicated funding source, WMATA has to go to the jurisdictions each year to ask for money.

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Use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay your fare on transit providers all over DC, from Metrorail to DASH, Ride On, and more.

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