Wow, now I realize why we had more money on our cards during our trip than what I expected! We would usually spend the day at the Mall and then go somewhere in the city for dinner. We'd usually have to take the Metro from the city back to the hotel. So, I was checking it every day to make sure we had enough money to make it back home the next night. We always had more than I expected. I calculated that we were being charged as transfers. So I was right

@TripHacksDC

Жыл бұрын

Yep that's exactly what happened.

That’s good deal, I noticed back in the summer 2022 that the schedule isn’t to consistent. Also, some of the bus stops are very hard to find so you know where to wait, Especially down by the White House.

i am planning on moving to the DMV area for university and i am going to use the metro thanks so much for your videos it’s going to make it much easier

@TripHacksDC

10 ай бұрын

Good luck with your move!

I thought I read if you had the 7 day unlimited smart trip card the DC circular is also free

Do you have the best route for the circulator? I want to know the most efficient routes to visit all of the monuments (or least most)

@delanorrosey4730

11 ай бұрын

The National Mall Route.

Alexandria DASH is free if you want to tour old town.

My sons friend had us hopping on and not paying. She said noone pays! I just read that all buses will be FREE anyway begining July 2023🎉!!!

We had the 3-day unlimited SmarTrip cards. We got on the Circulator and the cards weren't working. The driver let us on anyway. It wasn't working for people paying cash either. We got on again and it didn't work, but they still let us on. I think the unlimited cards were only for the Metro.

@gustaco

Жыл бұрын

I also had the 3 day unlimited card and they didn’t work. The driver said non of scanners work on the buses to just show the card and take a seat. So that’s what we where doing and nobody said anything. I only learned about the circulator the last day I was there, boy do I wish I knew about it when I got there.

I heard somewhere that everyone needs their own card. I'm bringing 2 small kids. So do I need to get them their own cards?

@TripHacksDC

Жыл бұрын

How small? Kids under 5 can ride with a paying passenger. Otherwise yes everyone needs their own card.

@kaylablose732

Жыл бұрын

@Trip Hacks DC Thank you for your quick response :) sounds like my youngest will be covered. We'll just have to get the 7 year old his own card. He'll like that anyway! Your videos have been a huge help planning our trip. Thanks again!