SmarTrip® Store

To add value or a pass to an existing SmarTrip® card or CharmCard®, Log In or Create a New Account.

SmarTrip® is required for travel on Metrorail and is the best way to pay when riding Metrobus and regional buses around metropolitan Washington DC.
The quickest and easiest way to get SmarTrip® is by using Apple Wallet (iPhone or Apple Watch) or Google Wallet (Android), you can purchase a new SmarTrip, add value to it, and have it ready to use in less than a minute!

Plastic SmarTrip® cards are also available to order online, but please note:

  • Your order will typically be shipped the next business day via USPS first class mail. Please anticipate at least 5 business days for order delivery. Pre-Sales will ship 4-6 weeks from date of purchase.
  • If you have any questions about the status of an order you've placed, please email us or call +1-888-SMARTRIP (+1-888-762-7874) and refer to your order number.
  • SmarTrip® cards purchased while you are logged into your account will be registered to your online account to give you balance protection, unless you choose otherwise.
  • We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.


SmarTrip® Cards with Stored Value

SmarTrip® Card with $8 Stored Fare Value

SmarTrip® Card with $8 Stored Fare Value

A permanent, rechargeable farecard that can hold up to $300 in stored value to pay fares for Metrorail, Metrobus and other participating transit agencies as well as parking fees at Metro operated facilities. The card costs $2 and comes with $8 in stored fare value for a total price of $10.
$10.00

SmarTrip® Card with $28 Stored Fare Value

SmarTrip® Card with $28 Stored Fare Value

The card costs $2 and comes with $28 in stored fare value for a total price of $30.
$30.00

40th Anniversary Commemorative

40th Anniversary Commemorative

Celebrate Metrorail’s 40th Anniversary with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card. This card works the same way as a standard SmarTrip® card, it just has a special graphic. The card costs $2 and comes with $8 in stored fare value for a total price of $10.
$10.00

40th Anniversary Disco Ball Metro Retro

40th Anniversary Disco Ball Metro Retro

Celebrate Metrorail’s 40th Anniversary with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card. This card works the same way as a standard SmarTrip® card, it just has a special graphic. The card costs $2 and comes with $8 in stored fare value for a total price of $10.
$10.00

40th Anniversary Platform Shoe

40th Anniversary Platform Shoe

Celebrate Metrorail’s 40th Anniversary with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card. This card works the same way as a standard SmarTrip® card, it just has a special graphic. The card costs $2 and comes with $8 in stored fare value for a total price of $10.
$10.00

40th Anniversary Metro Retro

40th Anniversary Metro Retro

Celebrate Metrorail’s 40th Anniversary with a Limited-Edition SmarTrip® card. This card works the same way as a standard SmarTrip® card, it just has a special graphic. The card costs $2 and comes with $8 in stored fare value for a total price of $10.
$10.00