Online Fare Purchases
SmarTrip® Card
The SmarTrip® card is a permanent, rechargeable farecard that is safe and easy to use. Buy SmarTrip® cards online, at any Metrorail station, or other convenient locations.
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Claim SmarTrip® card rebate
Both the Metro SmarTrip® card and MTA CharmCard® can be purchased here. The SmarTrip® card and CharmCard® can be used interchangeably throughout Washington, Baltimore and the surrounding region.
- We ship your order via the U.S. Postal Service First Class Mail within two business days. Use your tracking number to see the status of your order.
- We accept all major credit and debit cards; service fees may apply with other providers.
- International orders are not accepted.
- Each person's order may not exceed $200 in total value of fare media within a 72-hour period.
- Your shipping address must match your billing address. Both must match what is on file with your credit card provider.
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One Day SmarTrip® Metrorail Passes*
These cards work just like a regular SmarTrip® card. They come pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail Pass. The pass is valid for one day of unlimited Metrorail travel; no time restrictions. The pass expires at the end of the operating day: 3 am on weekends, midnight on weeknights.
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One Day SmarTrip® Metrorail Pass |
$14.00 |
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2013 Commemorative SmarTrip® Card pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail PassCelebrate history with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card to commemorate the 2013 inauguration. |
$14.00 |
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2009 Commemorative SmarTrip® Card pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail PassCelebrate history with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card to commemorate the 2009 inauguration. |
$14.00 |
* Due to the discounted price, these cards are not eligible for the "Registration Rebate" program.
SmarTrip® Cards
Prices do not reflect the SmarTrip® card rebate.
Learn more about the card rebate.
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SmarTrip® CardA permanent, rechargeable card that can hold up to $300 in value to pay fares for Metrorail, Metrobus and other participating transit agencies as well as parking fees at Metro operated facilities. The card costs $5 and comes with $5 in value for a total price of $10. |
$10.00 |
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SmarTrip® CardA permanent, rechargeable card that can hold up to $300 in value to pay fares for Metrorail, Metrobus and other participating transit agencies as well as parking fees at Metro operated facilities. The card costs $5 and comes with $25 in value for a total price of $30. |
$30.00 |
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Disability SmarTrip® CardA special SmarTrip® card which deducts the half-price fare for people with disabilities. The card costs $5 and comes with $10 in value for a total price of $15. |
$15.00 |
Metrorail Passes
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7-day Rail Short Trip PassPass is valid for seven consecutive days for Metrorail trips costing up to $3.50 from 5-9:30 am and 3-7 pm on weekdays. If the trip costs more than $3.50, then use an Exitfare machine to pay the additional fare. The pass is valid for any rail trip at other times. The pass will be returned for continued use during the period it is valid. The $1.00 paper farecard surcharge does not apply to the Short Trip Pass. |
$35.00 |
MTA CharmCard®
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MTA CharmCard®A permanent, rechargeable farecard that can hold up to $200 in value to pay for rail and bus fares and for parking fees at Metro operated parking facilities. The card costs $2.50 and comes with $7.50 in value already on the card for a total of $10. You can add value to the card at MTA ticket vending machines, MTA bus farebox, Metrorail stations, on Metrobus or buses at participating transit agencies. |
$10.00 |
