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SmarTrip® Card

SmarTrip®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.

New to Metro?
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 Learn how to add value and passes to your card.
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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

2013 Commemorative SmarTrip® Card pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail Pass image

2013 Commemorative SmarTrip® Card pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail Pass

Celebrate history with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card to commemorate the 2013 inauguration.

$14.00

2009 Commemorative SmarTrip® Card pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail Pass image

2009 Commemorative SmarTrip® Card pre-loaded with a One Day Unlimited Trip Metrorail Pass

Celebrate history with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card to commemorate the 2009 inauguration.

$14.00

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Independence Day Commemorative SmarTrip® Card

This $14 SmarTrip® card comes pre-loaded with a One Day Pass for unlimited Metrorail travel. This card works like any regular SmarTrip® card. After one day of use, another pass may be added at any Metrorail station or add cash value to use it for riding Metrobus and Metrorail. Save on the Metrorail $1 paper fare card surcharge... Buy one for everyone in your group!

$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® Card

A 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® Card

A 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® Card

A 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.

Note: You must have a Disability ID card to order this product.

$15.00



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

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