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Metro’s New Bus Network Is Here

June 29, 2025

    All Metrobus Routes and Schedules Have Changed

    Better Bus is Metro’s initiative to improve regional bus service. On June 29, 2025, Metro launched its new bus network. This is the first major overhaul in 50 years

    See all new routes, route changes, schedule changes and more in Moovit’s line tab. Plan your trip with our Trip Planner to see your updated commute.

    Montgomery County Ride On and Prince George’s County TheBus have changed their service on June 29 and June 30, respectively.

    Metro’s Timetables 

    Trip Planner

    • Plan a trip with Moovit’s trip planner to see any changes in your commute.

    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.

    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.

    Montgomery 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 has changed as follows:

    • Discontinue Route 10, adjust routes 344142, and introduce a new Route 40, while WMATA adjusts routes L8 and T2.
    • WMATA will replace the Route 10 with Metrobus routes M12M42M44 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 launched its redesigned bus network. All new route profiles can be found in English and Spanish. Please see here for more information on Prince George’s County TheBus changes.

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