How to Buy a Metro Farecard/Pass - Washington DC


Metro farecards and Metro passes can be purchased from machines located in all metro stations. There are two types of farecard vending machines:
1. Blue machines labeled "Passes/Farecards"
2. Brown machines labeled "Farecards"

The Passes/Farecards machines accept both cash and credit cards, and sell both metro farecards and metro passes. If you have a SmarTrip card, you can also add money to your SmarTrip at these machines.


Passes/Farecard Machines

The Farecards machines only accept cash and sell only metro farecards. If using cash, keep in mind that the machines only return change in coins and the maximum amount that can be returned is $5.


Farecard Machines



When you are ready to purchase your metro farecard, read the instructions on the screen. On the machine, there are buttons labeled A, B, C, and buttons marked with arrows indicating up or down. Use the lettered buttons to select options on the screen. Use the arrows to select dollar values. When the transaction is complete, your metro farecard will come out through a dispenser just below the bezel.

Each person must have their own metro farecard/pass for the price of the entire trip. A metro farecard, metro pass or SmarTrip card cannot be shared with another person.

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The metropolitan subway system of Washington DC.

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Metro Map

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