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Fairfax Connector Lowers Rate from Springfield to Tysons

The new fares went into effect July 1.

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Lorton Patch Local Editor James Cullum reported and wrote the following article.

Need to get to the other side of Fairfax County from Springfield and only have pocket change? No problem. Fairfax Connector's Express bus service has lowered their rates. 

It now costs $1.60 with a SmarTrip® card or $1.80 in cash. The Connector offers multiple buses throughout the day that leave from Springfield during peak hours during the weekday.

Fairfax Connector fare changes:

Route 394: Saratoga – Pentagon Express

  • Old fare: $5.35 with SmarTrip®/cash
  • New fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
Route 395: Pentagon – Gambrill Road
  • Old fare: $5.35 with SmarTrip®/cash
  • New fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
Route 493: Lorton to Tysons
  • Old fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
Route 494: Springfield to Tysons
  • Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
Route 495: Burke VRE to Tysons
  • Current fare: $3.65 if paid by SmarTrip®, $4 in cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash
Route 981: Tysons West Park to Dulles Airport Express
  • Current fare: $5.35 if paid by SmarTrip®/cash
  • New fare: $1.60 if paid by SmarTrip®, $1.80 in cash

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