A direct connection between Virginia and Maryland from King Street to Suitland via National Harbor is coming your way soon, according to an update by WMATA. Starting June 29, you’ll be able to avoid multiple transfer points on this new bus route. Learn more: wmata.com/BetterBus
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. Metro shares they used your input to finalize the network, and Metro’s Board of Directors approved it.
Montgomery County Ride On and Prince George’s County TheBus are also changing service on June 29 and June 30, respectively. For more details and information, go to WMATA’s FAQ section. Additional information also available below:
Timetables
Metro’s Trip Planner
- Plan a trip using current or new Metrobus routes and stops.
- For a video walk-through of using the Trip Planner, clickhere.
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.
- District of Columbia Bus Service Map
- Maryland Bus Service Map
- Virginia Bus Service Map
- District of Columbia High Frequency Service Map
- Maryland High Frequency Service Map
- Virginia High Frequency Service Map
- District of Columbia 24/7 Bus Service Map
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.
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 installedMontgomery 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 will change as follows:
- Discontinue Route 10, adjust routes 34, 41, 42, and introduce a new Route 40, while WMATA adjusts routesL8 and T2.
- WMATA will replace the Route 10 with Metrobus routesM12, 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 will launch its redesigned bus network. All new route profiles can be found in English and Spanish. Please see here for more informationon Prince George’s County TheBus changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
View topics that address frequently asked questions about your new Metrobus network.
News Releases
- New bus network added to Metro’s Trip Planner so customers can plan ahead, explore changes (April 30, 2025)
- Metro begins first phase of Better Bus Network implementation with new bus stop signs (February 27, 2025)
- Metro Board of Directors approves Better Bus Network Redesign, new bus routes to start next summer(November 21, 2024)
