Major bus detours
Updated: 9/24/2026
Major events throughout the year may result in temporary Metro Bus service changes. Customers should expect possible detours, route adjustments, and stop relocations during these periods.
Upcoming events
Women's Soccer - US Women's National Team (USWNT)
International Friendly: USA vs. Spain
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:30 pm
- Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
- Event link
No detours are planned for this event. However routes C31 and C55 may experience delays.
Savannah Bananas
Banana Bowl Championship
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7 pm
- Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Event link
No detours are planned for this event. However routes C11, C31, and C55 may experience delays.
Marine Corps Marathon
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, 7 am
- Starts at the Pentagon and winds through major DC landmarks and parks including Rock Creek Park and the National Mall
- Event link
Routes expected to detour: A1X, A11, A27, A40, A58, A66, A76, C11, C55, D1X, D10, D30, D4X, D40, D44, D5X, D50, D6X, D60, D74, F44, F62
National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Championship
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8 pm
- Audi Field, 100 Potomac Av SW, Washington, DC 20024
- Event link
No detours are planned for this event. However routes C31 and C55 may experience delays.
Tips and tools for navigating detours
Metro Bus service will continue to operate during upcoming major events, but route changes may occur.
Detour updates
Visit wmata.com/alerts or Rider Tools to learn whether your route is impacted by detours. When routes are adjusted, specific information will be provided in a service advisory. This will include whether your stop is impacted and, if so, where you can catch the bus instead.
Next bus information
Use Rider Tools to view next bus arrival information or search for arrivals at specific stops and nearby locations.
Metro Pulse mobile app
The Metro Pulse mobile app is an excellent tool for accessing real-time Metro Bus information.