Better Bus is Metro’s initiative to improve regional bus service. On June 29, 2025, Metro will launch its new bus network. This is the first major overhaul in 50 years. “We used your input to finalize the network, and Metro’s Board of Directors approved it.” Per WMATA: Please use the resources below to learn more about your new routes and stops.
New Routes for Metro’s Bus Network, Effective June 29, 2025
Click the links below for the new bus route maps and frequencies.
New Maps for Metro’s Bus Network, Effective June 29, 2025
View the full network and all the places you will be able to travel.
New Neighborhood Profiles for Metro’s Bus Network, Effective June 29, 2025
View the neighborhood profiles to understand your local network and the changes coming.
- District of Columbia Bus Neighborhood Profiles
- Maryland Bus Neighborhood Profiles
- Virginia Bus Neighborhood Profiles
Bus Stops
View the list of stops eliminated to make our service quicker and more streamlined.
Metrobus Timetables and Schedules
Select a bus route to download a schedule or view it online.
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 names
Signs Installed for the New Metrobus Network
Some Metrobus customers may notice new signage at their bus stop.
Learn more about the new bus signs being installed
Frequently Asked Questions
View topics that address frequently asked questions about your new Metrobus network.