Thanksgiving Weekend Service Information, Nov 22-Nov 25

Advisory Effective: 11/19/18 - 11/22/18

On Thanksgiving Day, rail and bus service will operate on holiday schedules (see below for details).

On Friday, Nov. 23, rail and bus service will operate on a regular weekday schedule with normal fare and parking rates in effect.

There are scheduled weekend service adjustments on the Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving.


Service information for Thanksgiving Day

  • Metrorail: Trains will run on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day with no scheduled track work. The system will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. Off-peak fares will be in effect all day, and parking will be free at Metro-operated facilities.
  • Metrobus: Bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day. Customers should check bus timetables for details.
  • MetroAccess service will operate on a regular schedule. However, subscription trips will be cancelled. Customers with subscription trips wishing to travel on Monday should call 301-562-5360 option 2, or use the online booking site to make or change a reservation.

Traveling to/from Washington Dulles International Airport

  • Metrobus Route 5A provides direct service between Washington Dulles International Airport and L'Enfant Plaza and Rosslyn Metrorail stations.
  • The fare for Route 5A bus service is $7.50 per person ($3.75 for seniors and people with disabilities).
  • For detailed schedule information, please view timetable or use Trip Planner .
  • Service to Washington Dulles International Airport is also available by taking the Silver Line to Wiehle-Reston East Station and riding the Silver Line Express bus ($5) or the Fairfax County Connector Routes 981 or 983 ($2.00) between the airport and the rail station.

Note to customers traveling to BWI

The BWI Express/B30 service operates Monday-Friday only and will not operate on Thursday, November 22.


Traveling to/from Washington Union Station (Amtrak, VRE, MARC and Intercity Bus services)

  • Union Station is served by Metrorail's Red Line.
  • Use Trip Planner to check train schedules.

Traveling to/from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport