WMATA

The Washington Metropolitan Area Authority's website can be accessed at  www.wmata.com   There, you will find useful information on Metrobus, Metrorail, the Metrochek program (including Smart Benefits), and even a Ride Guide, which will list transportation options, and current fare charges, from an origination point to final destination!!!

COMMUTER CONNECTIONS

Do you vanpool, carpool, bike, walk or use public transit for your commute??  If so, you qualify to participate in Commuter Connections "Guaranteed Ride Home Program".  Unexpected emergencies or situations??  No problem.  They'll get you home, or back to your car, up to 4 times per year!!!  Contact them at 1-800-745-RIDE or visit their website and register online at www.commuterconnections.org

MARC COMMUTER RAIL

Rail service to/from Baltimore, D.C. and beyond!! 

Students, save 15% on MARC one-way, two-trip, weekly and monthly train tickets, by enrolling in the Student Advantage program.  Plus, with the Student Advantage Card you can save up to 50% at more than 15,000 locations, on things you buy everyday....CD's, clothes, airline tickets and pizza!

 For additional details and other information, contact MARC at 1-800-325-RAIL or visit their website at  www.mtamaryland.com

LAUREL CONNECT-A-RIDE

Check out Connect-A-Ride's Laurel/College Park line (Route G). From Monday thru Friday, it serves the following areas:

Laurel Mall

Laurel Lakes

US Rte 1 & Contee Rd

FDA Gate & Muirkirk Rd

Muirkirk Rd & MARC Station

Kenilworth Ave & Cherrywood Lane

College Park/University of MD Metrorail Station

For additional information, or routes and schedules, contact Connect-A-Ride at 301-470-2248, or visit their website at www.corridortransit.com

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RIDE-ON BUS

The Ride-On transit system is designed to complement the service provided by the other transit services in the county.  It's schedule is integrated into the schedules of these other transit providers, so it provides a great "connecting"  service to users.

For additional information, or routes and schedules, contact Ride-On at 240-777-7433, or visit their website at  www.rideonbus.com

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY "THE BUS"

"The Bus", Route 17, provides community bus service weekdays between Langley Park and IKEA via the University of Maryland College Park Metrorail Station.  Buses run every 45-minutes throughout the day, from 5:30am to 8:21pm.

For additional information, or routes and schedules, contact "The Bus" at 301-499-8557, or visit their website at  www.goprincegeorgescounty.com