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Service AlertsART Route 87, 42 - Detour: On Sunday, October 12 due to road closures from the 2025 Army 10 Miler Race, ART Route 87 and ART 42 will detour. Bus stops at Army Navy Dr @ S Joyce St (both directions) will not be served between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Thank you for your patience. View all ART Alerts

How to Ride for Senior Citizens

Senior Discount

Citizens age 65 and older can ride the ART bus for half price ($1.00).

The yellow Senior SmarTrip card enables seniors (65+) to get discounted fare on ART, Metrobus and Metrorail. It works just like a regular SmarTrip card and fare is automatically deducted when the card is tapped on the fare box. The card is free. To get the card, seniors need to show a valid government issued photo ID with proof of age at either the Metro sales office at Metro Center station (enter at 12th & F Streets) or any Commuter Store.

Graphic: Senior SmarTrip Card artwork

Programs for Seniors

Arlington County offers the following programs to help senior citizens get around:

 

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