Single-Ride
- One way between the two fare zones printed.
- Valid for 1 year — must be validated ≤ 1 hour before boarding.
- Buy at platform Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), VRE Mobile app or approved vendors.
VRE Fares, Passes & Discounts
Virginia Railway Express uses a simple zone-based system. Choose a ticket below, validate before boarding, and keep proof of payment for onboard inspection.
Ticket Types at a Glance
Day Pass
- Unlimited travel on the printed date for the zones shown.
- Validate once before your first train.
Ten-Ride Ticket
- 10 one-way trips; can be shared by multiple riders.
- Costs about 8 % less than ten single rides.
- Valid for 1 year. Each rider must validate their own ride.
31-Day Pass (Mobile-only)
- Unlimited trips for 31 days from first activation.
- ≈ 34 % off single-ride cost.
- Purchase & activate any day in the VRE Mobile app.
Monthly Pass (Paper)
- Unlimited rides for one calendar month. Paper ticket only.
- Same ~34 % discount as the 31-Day pass.
- Fully refundable before the 1st of the month; partial refund up to the 13th.
Transit Link Card (TLC)
- Joint VRE + Metrorail monthly pass.
- Same 34 % VRE discount plus Metro fare bundled.
- Available at Arlington Commuter Stores or CommuterDirect.com.
50 % Reduced Fare
- Seniors 65+, riders with disabilities, and youth 11-18 with VRE Reduced-Fare ID.
- Not available at TVMs; buy in VRE Mobile or select vendors.
Children 10 & Under Ride Free
Up to two children ride free with each paying adult. Additional kids require a reduced ticket.
Sample Zone-to-Zone Prices (FY 2025)
| Trip (Zones) | Single-Ride | Ten-Ride | Monthly / 31-Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 ↔ Zone 4 (Spotsylvania → L'Enfant) | $13.00 | $117.00 | $276.00 |
| Zone 2 ↔ Zone 7 (Woodbridge → Union Station) | $9.25 | $83.00 | $196.00 |
| Zone 3 ↔ Zone 9 (Manassas → Crystal City) | $7.10 | $64.00 | $150.00 |
Prices from the approved FY 2025 fare chart. Download full fare table (PDF).
Fare & Ticketing FAQ
Where can I buy VRE tickets?
Use VRE Mobile for all ticket types, or station TVMs for paper Single-Ride, Day Pass, Ten-Ride and Monthly tickets. TLC passes are sold at Arlington Commuter Stores and CommuterDirect.com.
Do I have to validate my ticket?
Yes. Paper Single-Ride and Ten-Ride punches must be date-stamped in the platform validator ≤ 1 hour before boarding. Mobile tickets must be shown in "active" status to conductors.
Can I get a refund?
31-Day passes (mobile) and Monthly passes (paper) are refundable before their start date. Monthly paper tickets become non-refundable after the 13th of the calendar month. Single-Ride, Day and Ten-Ride tickets are non-refundable.
Information verified June 22 2025 from official VRE fare pages. Always confirm current prices on VRE.org.