Better Bus: Metro's New Bus Network

Service changes

December 14, 2025: Metro adds new Alexandria-Metro Center link, updates service on 50 bus routes.

Metro's new bus network

On June 29, 2025, Metro launched its new bus network. This was the first major overhaul in 50 years!

Montgomery County Ride On and Prince George's County TheBus also changed their service.

Metro Bus resources

Select a Metro Bus route to view arrivals and schedules

Plan a trip using Metro Bus

View the latest Metro Bus maps

How routes are named

Routes begin with a letter to indicate the area served:

• "A" for Arlington/Alexandria
• "C" (crosstown) or "D" (downtown) for DC
• "F" for Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church
• "M" for Montgomery County
• "P" for Prince George's County
• Limited-stop Routes are indicated by an "X" at the end of their names

News releases

• Metro launches Better Bus Network Redesign on June 29, transforming bus service across the DMV (June 27, 2025)
• New bus network added to Metro’s Trip Planner so customers can plan ahead, explore changes (April 30, 2025)
• Metro begins first phase of Better Bus Network implementation with new bus stop signs (February 27, 2025)
• Metro Board of Directors approves Better Bus Network Redesign, new bus routes to start next summer (November 21, 2024)

Project fact sheet

Download a fact sheet with general information about the project, the process, and expected outcomes.

• English Fact Sheet
• Spanish Fact Sheet

Take one handouts

Take One Handouts - Prince George's County Transit

• English
• Spanish (En Español)