Metro's New Bus Network Is Here

Better Bus: Route and Name Changes Start June 29, 2025

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Snow Service

Learn if your route is operating and how it may detour during inclement weather.

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. For more details and information on the Better Bus initiative, visit our FAQ section.

Back to School

For the 2025-2026 school year, Metro provides supplemental service to meet student demand. Please click here to learn more.

New Bus Network Tool | Find Your New Route

Enter your old bus route to generate your new bus route option(s).

Click the route name to view the route profile.

New Route Route Name

Metro's Timetables 

Metro's Trip Planner

Route Profiles for Metro's Bus Network

Click the links below for the new bus route maps and frequencies.

Maps for Metro's Bus Network

View the full network and all the places you will be able to travel.

Bus Stops

View the list of stops eliminated to make our service quicker and more streamlined.

How New Routes Are Named

All bus routes will be renamed. Routes will 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 route ID and make select stops to reduce travel time.
  • Express Routes are long-distance trips during weekday rush hours only
    • Our Express Routes are the F19, F28, F81, and F83
    • Fares are $4.80 express / $2.40 reduced

Signs Installed for the New Metrobus Network

Some Metrobus customers may notice new signage at their bus stop.

New Bus Stop Signs for All Metrobus Routes
Learn more about the new bus signs being installed

Montgomery County Ride On and Prince George's County TheBus Service Changes

Montgomery County Ride On Bus Service Changes

Beginning on June 29, Ride On bus service has changed as follows:

  • Discontinue Route 10, adjust routes 34, 41, 42, and introduce a new Route 40, while WMATA adjusts routes L8 and T2.
  • WMATA will replace the Route 10 with Metrobus routes M12, M42, M44, and M60.
  • Ride On will replace Q2, 4, and 6 with Ride On 40 and 55. Please see here for more information on Ride On changes.

Prince George's County TheBus Service Changes

On June 30, Prince George's County TheBus launched its redesigned bus network. All new route profiles can be found in English and Spanish. Please see here for more information on Prince George's County TheBus changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

View topics that address frequently asked questions about your new Metrobus network.

Come See Us In Person at Events Across the Region!

* Note: some events may change due to weather or other scheduling changes.


Better Bus Dispatch: Past Issues

Catch up on past issues of the Better Bus Dispatch, your news source about the Network Redesign and related initiatives.