Virginia Railway Express
Questions, Answers and Policies
How Much Is The Discount?
The discount is 50% of the full Single-Ride fare. An example of a discounted fare from Broad Run to Union Station would be as follows:
| Ticket Type | Trip | Normal Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Ride | Zone 1-6 | $7.20 | $3.60 (50% of $7.20) |
| Ten-Trip | Zone 1-6 | $66.10 | $33.05 (50% of $66.10) |
| Five-Day Pass | Zone 1-6 | $57.50 | $28.75 (50% of $57.50) |
| Monthly | Zone 1-6 | $199.30 | $99.65 (50% of $199.30) |
Where Can You Purchase The Discounted VRE Tickets?
All of our vendors are now able to sell the reduced fare tickets. See
our vendor pages for vendor locations.
When you make your initial visit to the Crystal City Commuter Store, you may set up an account to purchase tickets in the future by mail. Your qualification credentials must be valid when purchasing these tickets.
Who Qualifies?
Senior Citizens are defined by this policy as persons who are age 65
or older. Seniors can prove eligibility for discounted tickets with
any valid photo I.D. that displays their birth date.
What Do You Do When You Get To The Station?
After you have purchased your discounted ticket and arrived at the
station you are planning to depart from, make sure that you validate
your ticket in the validating machine on the platform. If you need
any further assistance, our conductors are always available to serve
you.