prince william metro direct

PRINCE WILLIAM METRO DIRECT
Morning Service Between Prince William
and Franconia-Springfield Metro
SPRINGFIELD
FR
ON
TI
ER
I-9
5
EXIT
169
NORTH
Horner Road
Commuter Lot
3
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MARY’S
DA
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DAWSON BEACH
RT
1
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R
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I-9
5
FranconiaSpringfield
Station
PRTC (Bus Bay B)
Connecting bus services:
Fairfax Connector,
Metrobus, TAGS,
Greyhound
5
Woodbridge
VRE Station
(Subject to change
without notice)
Connecting services:
Amtrak, Greyhound
(Subject to change
without notice)
W
Marumsco
Plaza
NE
TO
RS
RD
TELEGRAPH
VIE
LE
RC
POTOMAC
MILLS RD
FRANCONIA
HE
Market at
Opitz Crossing
WOODBRIDGE
START &
END
4
GE
AT
LS
IL
M
1
FE
AC
PRTC Transit Center
LA
M
TO
PO
Connecting bus service:
Dale City OmniLink, Dumfries OmniLink,
Woodbridge/Lake Ridge OmniLink,
Cross County Connector,
Dale City-Washington OmniRide
and Dale City-Navy Yard OmniRide.
VIL
6
OPITZ
PRTC
Transit Center
Commuter Lot
NG
Bldg.
2200
LO
Pier 1
Sentara
Medical
Center
Potomac
Festival
PRTC Transit Center
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Potomac
Mills Mall
(Bus stops at
Buy Buy Baby)
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Target
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WORTH
PRINCE WILLIAM
Station
Plaza
H
Last Weekday AM trip
CATON HILL
EXIT
158
RT 123 /
GORDON
Map not
to scale
I-9
5
EXIT
161
Monday-Friday trips
Point of Interest
Saturday trips
Transfer Center
Weekday Bus Stop*
Commuter Lot
Saturday Bus Stop*
Metrorail Station
* The bus also stops at the
numbered timepoints.
VRE Train Station
©2016, Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission
Design by Smartmaps, Inc.
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2
3
4
4
5
6
1
BUS
STARTS
at
PRTC
Transit
Center
Bus
Leaves
from
Potomac Mills
(Buy Buy
Baby)
Bus
Leaves
from
Horner
Road
Lot
Bus
Arrives
at
FranconiaSpringfield
Metro Station
Bus
Leaves
from
FranconiaSpringfield
Metro Station
Bus
Leaves
from
Route 1
and
Gordon
Bus
Leaves
from
Route 1
and
Featherstone
BUS
ENDS
at
PRTC
Transit
Center
This is a
circular route.
The bus
continues to
FranconiaSpringfield
Metro
(See next trip).
MONDAY�–�FRIDAY��•��MORNING�CIRCULAR�SERVICE
A.M. 5:10
5:50
6:25
7:10
7:45
8:30
9:00
10:15
11:35
5:16
5:56
6:33
7:16
7:51
8:35
9:06
10:21
11:41
5:26
6:06
6:42
7:26
8:00
8:44
9:12
10:28
—
5:45
6:25
7:00
7:45
8:15
9:00
9:30
10:50
12:15
5:50
6:30
7:05
7:50
8:20
—
9:35
10:55
—
6:03
6:42
7:18
8:02
8:32
—
9:47
11:07
6:10
6:50
7:28
8:10
8:42
—
9:58
11:13
(See other side for PM return trip)
6:20
7:05
7:40
8:25
8:55
—
10:10
11:30
—
1
4
4
2
1
BUS STARTS
at
PRTC Transit
Center
Bus Arrives
at
Franconia-Springfield
Metro Station
Bus Leaves
from
Franconia-Springfield
Metro Station
Bus Leaves
from
Potomac Mills
(Buy Buy Baby)
BUS ENDS
at
PRTC Transit
Center
SATURDAY��•��MORNING�CIRCULAR�SERVICE
A.M.
7:35
9:00
10:30
8:15
9:40
11:05
8:20
9:45
11:10
8:45
10:15
11:45
8:55
10:25
11:55
(See other side for PM trips)
INSTRUCTIONS
The route always runs from left to right.
The map and timetable also read from left to right.
The bus stops here at listed times.
Look for the matching symbol below the map.
Transfer Center is a location where many transfer options are available
between PRTC buses or other regional transit services. Transfers are
also possible at other locations where routes intersect.
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The bus travels here sometimes.
See schedule for trips that travel this route variation.
FARES – CASH AND SMARTRIP®
Exact cash fare or SmarTrip card is required; the driver does not carry cash.
Regular Fares
One-way cash fare to/from Metro Station ........................................................ $ 4.00
One-way SmarTrip fare.................................................................................... $ 3.25
Local destinations within Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park .......... $ 1.50
Local Bus Day Pass–SmarTrip Only (see below) ............................................... $ 3.40
Local Bus Weekly Pass–SmarTrip Only (see below) ........................................ $ 13.65
Reduced Fares (See Reduced Fare Eligibility)
9:30 AM to 3PM and after 7 PM Monday–Friday; and all day Saturday
One-way fare* ................................................................................................. $ 2.00
Local Bus Day Pass–SmarTrip Only (see below) ............................................... $ 1.70
Local Bus Weekly Pass–SmarTrip Only (see below) .......................................... $ 6.80
*MUST BE PAID WITH CASH or WMATA issued Senior SmarTrip card or Metro Disability ID/
SmarTrip card.
FREE Fares
Children 5 & under (2 per paying adult, children 8 and under cannot ride unattended)
Local Bus Day Passes and Weekly Passes may be purchased on buses and at the PRTC
Transit Center. Passes are good for travel within Prince William, Manassas and Manassas
Park. Day passes are valid all day on the date issued. Weekly passes are valid for one
week from first use. PASSES CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED WITH A SMARTRIP CARD.
1
2:15
2:30
2:45
3:00
The bus stops at each of the times listed below the symbol.
The timetable shows WHEN the bus stops. Times are always
approximate and depend upon traffic and weather conditions.
Shaded trips operate on modified holidays.
Reduced Fare Eligibility is applicable to adults 60 years and older, persons with a disability or
persons presenting a valid Medicare card. Senior citizen verification may be required. Riders
eligible for reduced fares on PRTC buses MUST PAY WITH CASH or a WMATA issued Senior
SmarTrip card or a Metro Disability ID/SmarTrip card. Passengers meeting reduced fare
eligibility may apply for a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card by contacting PRTC Customer Service.
TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfers ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR FARES PAID WITH SMARTRIP. They are good for 3 hours
on the day issued. There are no FREE transfers between OmniLink buses. Passengers should
consider purchasing a day or weekly pass for OmniLink travel that requires the use of multiple
bus routes.
Using a SmarTrip card – The electronic farebox will calculate and automatically deduct the
correct fare from your SmarTrip card.
When paying in cash – NO transfers. MUST pay separate fares on each bus.
Between PRTC Buses and VRE Trains:
• VRE monthly pass holders—boarding a PRTC bus at a VRE Station or the bus stop nearest
a VRE Station ride FREE. When riding a PRTC bus to get to a VRE Station, the applicable bus
fare is required.
• ALL other VRE pass holders—are required to pay applicable bus fare when traveling to and
from VRE Stations.
PRINCE WILLIAM METRO DIRECT
Afternoon and Evening Service Between
Prince William and Franconia-Springfield Metro
SPRINGFIELD
FR
ON
TI
ER
I-9
5
EXIT
169
NORTH
EXIT
161
Horner Road
Commuter Lot
EXIT
158
FranconiaSpringfield
Station
DA
VI
S
DAWSON BEACH
HW OCCOQUAN
Y
W
ILL
IA
M
MARY’S
PLEASANT
RT
1
VIE
NG
W
LE
RC
POTOMAC
MILLS RD
6
(Subject to change
without notice)
Woodbridge
VRE Station
Connecting services:
Amtrak, Greyhound
(Subject to change
without notice)
Marumsco
Plaza
HE
AT
Market at
Opitz Crossing
TELEGRAPH
WOODBRIDGE
START & END
Saturday
NE
RD
PRTC
Transit Center
Commuter Lot
TO
RS
S
L
IL
PRTC Transit Center
4
PRTC (Bus Bay B)
Connecting bus services:
Fairfax Connector,
Metrobus, TAGS,
Greyhound
GE
M
Connecting bus service:
Dale City OmniLink, Dumfries OmniLink,
Woodbridge/Lake Ridge OmniLink,
Cross County Connector,
Dale City-Washington OmniRide
and Dale City-Navy Yard OmniRide.
FE
AC
M
TO
PO
Potomac
Festival
PRTC Transit Center
LA
OPITZ
5
VIL
Sentara
Medical Center
LO
Pier 1
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FE
RS
MOUNT
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3
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PR IA Y
ILL W
W PK
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LA
BE
C MILLS C
I
DALE
CITY
POT
O
MA
Potomac
Mills Mall
(Bus stops at
Buy Buy Baby)
PR
IN
CE
WORTH
PRINCE WILLIAM
Station
Plaza
Target
RT 123 /
GORDON
AP
GR
TE
LE
CATON HILL
Fairfield Inn
1
FRANCONIA
H
2
Monday–Friday
I-9
5
Map not
to scale
START & END
Monday-Friday trips
Point of Interest
Saturday trips
Transfer Center
Weekday Bus Stop*
Commuter Lot
Saturday Bus Stop*
Metrorail Station
* The bus also stops at the
numbered timepoints.
VRE Train Station
©2016, Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission
Design by Smartmaps, Inc.
P.M.
P.M.
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
1
BUS
STARTS
at
FranconiaSpringfield
Metro Station
Bus
Leaves
from
Horner
Road
Lot
Bus
Leaves
from
Potomac Mills
(Buy Buy
Baby)
Bus
Arrives
at
PRTC
Transit
Center
Bus
Leaves
from
PRTC
Transit
Center
Bus
Leaves
from
Route 1
and
Featherstone
Bus
Leaves
from
Route 1
and
Gordon
BUS
ENDS
at
FranconiaSpringfield
Metro Station
12:20
1:45
3:00
—
4:20
5:05
5:40
6:25
7:00
7:45
8:20
9:30
10:40
This is a
circular route.
The bus
continues to
PRTC Transit
Center.
(See next
trip).
MONDAY�–�FRIDAY��•��AFTERNOON�&�EVENING�CIRCULAR�SERVICE
12:34
1:58
3:15
—
4:34
5:21
5:56
6:44
7:17
7:58
8:33
9:44
10:54
12:43
2:07
3:25
—
4:42
5:31
6:05
6:55
7:27
8:09
8:42
9:52
11:00
12:55
2:15
3:35
—
4:55
5:40
6:15
7:05
7:40
8:15
8:50
10:00
11:10 *
1:00
2:20
3:40
4:25
5:00
5:45
6:20
7:10
7:45
—
8:55
10:05
11:10
1:08
2:28
3:48
4:33
5:08
5:53
6:27
7:17
7:51
—
9:03
10:12
11:17
1:14
2:34
3:55
4:39
5:15
5:59
6:33
7:25
7:57
—
9:10
10:19
11:23
1:40
2:55
4:15
5:00
5:35
6:20
6:55
7:40
8:15
—
9:25
10:35
—
4
1
1
3
4
BUS STARTS
at
PRTC Transit
Center
Bus Arrives
at
Franconia-Springfield
Metro Station
Bus Leaves
from
Franconia-Springfield
Metro Station
Bus Leaves
from
Potomac Mills
(Buy Buy Baby)
BUS ENDS
at
PRTC Transit
Center
SATURDAY��•��AFTERNOON�&�EVENING�CIRCULAR�SERVICE
12:00
1:25
2:55
4:25
6:00
7:35
8:55
10:05
12:25
1:55
3:25
5:00
6:40
8:05
9:20
10:30
12:30
2:00
3:30
5:05
6:45
8:10
9:25
10:35
* NOTE: No connecting local OmniLink service at PRTC Transit Center on this trip.
SmarTrip® Sales Locations
PRTC Transit Center
Administrative Office (7 AM – 7 PM)
14700 Potomac Mills Rd.
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 730-6664
The Commuter Stores
•Ballston
4238 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1244
Arlington, VA
(703) 528-3541
•Crystal City
1615-B Crystal Square Arcade
Arlington, VA
(703) 413-4287
•Rosslyn
1700 N. Moore St., Suite 235
Arlington, VA
(703) 525-1995
Other Outlets
• SmarTrip cards may be purchased and value
added at the PRTC Transit Center, some Giant and
CVS Stores and online at SmarTrip.com. See the
complete list of local outlets at PRTCtransit.org
• Vending machines located at Metro Stations and
other Metro locations with large parking facilities.
• Online at SmarTrip.com and
Commuterpage.com.
Other PRTC Services
PRTC also offers other services within Prince William County
and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. For more
information on any of these services, call (703) 730-6664.
OmniRide ® commuter buses originate from points
throughout eastern Prince William County, the Manassas
area and Gainesville to destinations that include the
Pentagon, Crystal City, Rosslyn/Ballston, Tysons Corner and
Washington DC.
Metro Direct offers three routes to connect you with
nearby Metrorail stations. Prince William Metro Direct
connects eastern Prince William with the
Franconia-Springfield Metro Station, with stops at the PRTC
Transit Center, Potomac Mills Mall and Route 1 in
Woodbridge. Manassas Metro Direct connects Manassas
with the Tysons Corner Metro Station, with stops at
Manassas Mall and Manassas VRE Station. And the Linton
Hall Metro Direct serves stops along the Linton Hall
Corridor then travels express on I-66 to the Tysons Corner
Metro Station.
Cross County Connector provides all day connections
between Eastern Prince William and the Manassas area,
with transfers to local OmniLink and OmniRide commuter
buses.
OmniLink® local (demand responsive) buses serve six
routes in the Prince William and the Manassas area. With
advanced notice, buses can leave the route to serve
locations up to 3/4 mile off the route.
OmniMatch® is a FREE ridematching service that matches
you with a carpool or vanpool that best suits your commute
needs.
1:10
2:40
4:10
5:45
7:20
8:40
9:55
11:00
1:20
2:50
4:20
5:55
7:30
8:50
10:00
11:05 *
(See other side for AM trips)
Connecting Service
Metro Direct buses connect to other regional transit
providers at the Franconia-Springfield and Tysons Corner
Metrorail stations.
Metrorail and Metrobus system provides service
throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. (202)
637-7000
Fairfax Connector buses serve locations throughout
Fairfax County. (703) 339-7200
Virginia Railway Express has six commuter rail stations in
the Prince William and Manassas areas. (800) RIDE-VRE
Other Commuter Services
OmniRide also participates in these regional commuter
programs:
SmartBenefits® is a tax-free, employer-sponsored transit
benefit. It is electronically paid monthly and can be
downloaded to SmarTrip cards. (202) 962-1326.
Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)—This program relieves
commuters of the fear of being stranded in the event of a
personal emergency or unscheduled overtime by providing
up to four free rides home per year. (800) 745-RIDE
Welcome Aboard!
The Prince William Metro Direct provides
all-day service Monday-Saturday, connecting
the Franconia-Springfield Metro station to
points in eastern Prince William County. On
weekdays, local stops include the Horner Road
Commuter Lot, Potomac Mills Mall, the PRTC
Transit Center and locations along the Route 1
corridor. On Saturdays, buses serve a more
streamlined route with local stops at the PRTC
Transit Center and Potomac Mills Mall. Avoid
the stress and congestion of driving I-95 – hop
on the Prince William Metro Direct today!
Metropolitan Washington Travelers
Passengers traveling to the Prince William area
from the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area
can board Prince William Metro direct buses at
the Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Once
in Prince William County, passengers can
transfer to a local OmniLink bus to reach
destinations throughout the area.
Prince William Travelers
The Prince William Metro Direct is ideal for
commuters with non-traditional work
schedules and those who need midday
commuting options. To accommodate
commuters, buses run more frequently during
morning and afternoon rush hours.
Customer Service
PRTC’s Customer Service Office is open Monday-Friday,
5:30 AM to 8:30 PM (except some holidays). To contact us:
•Call (703) 730-6664 or (888) 730-6664
•Email Omni@OmniRide.com
•Write to 14700 Potomac Mills Road,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Schedules and other service related information are
available on the web at PRTCtransit.org.
For the latest service updates by email, subscribe to our
Rider Express email list at PRTCtransit.org.
Holiday Service
No service on: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day.
Emergency Service Plan
Pick up a copy of the Emergency Service Plan brochure,
which details procedures for snow and non-weather
related emergencies. The plan is also available at
PRTCtransit.org or call Customer Service to have a
brochure mailed to you.
Lost and Found
Items found on buses will be held at the PRTC Transit
Center at 14700 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA
for 30 days. To inquire about a lost item, please call
(703) 730-6664, or email Omni@OmniRide.com.
Priority Seating and Special Needs
Front row “Priority Seating” has been designated on every bus. Please
accommodate the special needs of mobility-impaired passengers by
giving up those seats as needed. Applications for Priority Seating Passes
may be downloaded online, or obtained by mail or by calling (703)
730-6664 or (888) 730-6664. All buses are wheelchair accessible.
Each bus can accommodate two wheelchairs; passengers in
wheelchairs who plan to board at a bus stop are encouraged to call
Customer Service at (703) 730-6664 prior to their trip to ensure a
wheelchair space is available. For Virginia Relay Center—TDD call 711.
Passenger Conduct
PRTC reserves the right to deny entry to, expel and/or temporarily or
permanently ban any person from PRTC property and/or vehicles, who
in the judgment of the PRTC management or its agent, is imperiling
public safety or being a public nuisance. Actions that could imperil
public safety or qualify as a public nuisance include, but are not limited
to, (1) verbal or physical intimidation; (2) disrespecting the rights of
other PRTC patrons; (3) use of profanity; (4) lewd behavior; (5) refusal to
pay a fare; and (6) defacing or otherwise damaging PRTC-owned assets.
Title VI Policy
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is PRTC’s
policy to use its best efforts to assure that no person shall be excluded
from participation or denied the benefits of PRTC’s services, on the
grounds of race, color or national origin. For more information on
PRTC’s non-discrimination obligations or to file a complaint, contact the
Title VI Coordinator at 703-580-6147 or visit the “Passenger Rights”
page at PRTCtransit.org.