Kids Ride Free on VRE!
Did you know youth 18 years old and younger can ride VRE for free? Here's what you need to know:
- Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult during all travel and no ID is required.
- Youth 11-18 who are accompanied by an adult do not need an ID.
- Youth 11-18 who are not unaccompanied may present a school ID, state issued ID, a driver's license, or may apply for a VRE issued ID as valid identification for eligibility.
Learn more about applying for a Reduced Fare ID Here
Note: Only youth ages 11-18 without a valid form of ID need a reduced Fare ID.
Trip Planner
Plan your trip using our Trip Planner below, and visit our Schedules page to find your next train, purchase tickets, or give us a call for assistance at 800-743-3873.
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Kids Ride Free: FAQs
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VRE's Kids Ride Free Program is permanent!
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Kids ride free at all VRE stations!
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Kids 18 and under ride free with a fare-paying adult! No ID is required. If they're riding solo (11-18), they'll need a school, state, or VRE Reduced Fare ID (apply here).
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No ticket necessary! Simply board the train, sit wherever you'd like, and present a form of ID to the conductor if asked. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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An adult must be present for children 10 and under while ages 11-18 may ride unaccompanied with a valid form of ID.
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For a day trip, we recommend the $10 Day Pass. It allows unlimited rides within a 24-hour period and eliminates the need to activate two separate single-ride tickets.