DC Circulator proudly transports residents and families of DC while offering consistent service and great features. A lot of our features are family-friendly and make it easier to ride while your little ones are with you. While riding DC Circulator, your children can watch cartoons or play games on whatever device they’d like courtesy of our free Wi-Fi and USB chargers, giving you time to sneak in a few work emails. With family-style seating, you can keep your children close by and chat while you enjoy the ride.
Additionally, strollers are welcome on DC Circulator buses. Forget the struggle of lifting your stroller up to meet the bus steps; just request the operator lower the bus ramp to board easily with your kids in tow. Here at DC Circulator, we know your furry friends are an extension of your family. Pets are allowed to board DC Circulator buses in a crate or container specifically manufactured for the safe transport of animals.On top of all that, DC students between K-12 can ride free on DC Circulator with their Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card.
Find out all the ways DC Circulator is family-friendly by clicking the button below. We look forward to you bringing your family and staying connected while you ride to your favorite destinations on DC Circulator!
3 Things You Should Know When Riding DC Circulator
1. DC Circulator operates on 10-minute headways. Layovers are necessary to maintain these headways and prevent buses on each route from traveling too closely to one another. Additionally, they allow our drivers to gain the rest they need to remain alert and operate the bus safely. If you see a bus stopped on the street check the digital reader to see if it’s in service or on one of these layovers.
2. If you have left an item on the bus, fill out our contact form, which can be found at Find & Retrieve Lost Items. Please include the route you were on, time of day, and description of the item(s). We will try our best to locate the item and return it to you.
3. DC Circulator costs $1 to ride and customers are encouraged to pay for their fare with a SmarTrip card to receive discounts if transferring to or from another transit. Discounts are also available for seniors and students. Visit our Fares & Payments page for more information.
Learn more DC Circulator tips by reading our Frequently Asked Questions.
DC Circulator and DC Streetcar are proud to celebrate Black History Month! Throughout the month of February, DC Circulator and DC Streetcar will highlight various locations along both routes that have historical and cultural significance to Black history in the District. Follow us on social to keep an eye out for the celebrations.
DDOT will also honor Transit Equity Day, which takes place on February 4. This National Day of Action commemorates Rosa Parks' birthday and serves as a reminder to us all that everyone deserves access to safe, affordable, and equitable transportation. To learn more about Transit Equity Day and to get involved, please check out the Transit Equity website.
As we bundle up during the colder months, we look forward to all that spring has to offer including the famous DC Cherry Blossoms! To celebrate the season, DC Circulator will be wrapped in a fun cherry blossom theme, alongside the DC Streetcar for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Come see the Blossom Bus at Petal Palooza on April 8th and cheer us on in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 15th. Be sure to follow us on our social media for updates and the design reveal.
DC Circulator Connects Riders to WMATA's Silver Line Extension
DC Circulator offers several connections to WMATA's new Silver Line extension, which includes six stops that allow riders to have service to Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center, Washington Dulles International Airport, Loudoun Gateway, and Ashburn! Connect to the Silver Line via DC Circulator at Eastern Market, McPherson Square, Rosslyn, and more. Visit our Interactive Map for more information about which DC Circulator stops provide additional transit connections.
DC Circulator's Winter Wonder Ride made its comeback for the 5th year this past season, and for the first time ever, DC Streetcar was wrapped alongside DC Circulator in a festive, winter wrap as well. DC Circulator's Winter Wonder Ride made appearances at three events, including Jolly Jamboree, Georgetown GLOW, and the Downtown DC Holiday Market. These in-person appearances included an interactive experience inside of the decorated Winter Wonder bus, as well as a chance to win a limited-edition Winter Wonder mug and other DC Circulator and DC Streetcar swag. We hope you enjoyed these events and look forward to seeing you again later this year!
DC Circulator and DC Streetcar also ran a photo contest in which social media users could submit their photos with our Winter Wonder Rides for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Congratulations to our 10 winners and thank you for participating in our contest!
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