Expansion of Loudoun commuter bus service begins May 5

Beginning Monday, May 5, Loudoun County Transit will add four commuter bus routes to improve service levels during peak morning and evening commuting hours. Loudoun’s commuter bus service provides rides from points in Loudoun County directly to sites around Crystal City and Washington, D.C. One-way fares are $11.00 with a SmarTrip® card and $12.00 with cash payment.

Loudoun County’s commuter bus service will add the following two morning and two evening routes. All other commuter bus routes will remain the same.

• Morning Routes Added:
  • Service from Harmony, Leesburg, and Dulles Transit Center to Washington, D.C.:
    Route 484: departing from Harmony Park and Ride lot at 5:30 a.m.
  • Service from Dulles South and East Gate to Rosslyn, The Pentagon, and Crystal City:
    Route 282: departing from Dulles South Park and Ride lot at 5:50 a.m.
• Evening Routes Added:
  • Service to Dulles Transit Center, Leesburg, and Harmony:
    Route 884: 3:15 p.m. departure from Washington, D.C.
  • Service to Dulles South and East Gate:
    Route 681: 3:20 p.m. departure from Washington, D.C.

The new Commuter Bus schedule is effective May 5, 2025. The upcoming schedule changes are online at loudoun.gov/BusChanges.
 
Commuter Bus Riders can Register for Guaranteed Ride Home

Commuter bus riders and commuters using an alternative mode of transportation at least twice per week are reminded that they are eligible for the free Commuter Connection’s Guaranteed Ride Home program. The Guaranteed Ride Home program provides up to six free emergency rides home a year for illness, family emergencies, and unscheduled overtime. For more information about Guaranteed Ride Home, visit loudoun.gov/commute.

Loudoun County encourages bus riders to stay informed about any changes to the county’s bus services by visiting loudoun.gov/BusChanges for current service changes. Bus riders may also subscribe to bus rider alerts at loudoun.gov/BusBiz to receive email and text alerts.

In addition, Loudoun County Transit riders may download the Transit app for free on Google Play or the Apple Store. After downloading the app, set your favorite routes to begin receiving notifications for the buses you ride. For more information about the app, visit loudoun.gov/TransitApp.

More Transit Information

Loudoun County Transit offers local bus service with connections to the Silver Line, commuter bus, and paratransit bus services, as well as a broad range of rider and commuter services, including information about ridesharing. For more information about the full range of Loudoun County’s transit and commuter services, visit loudoun.gov/transit.