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Fairfax Connector

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A 2022 New Flyer XE40 NG 1000 on the 310 at Franconia-Springfield station.
FoundedSeptember 1985[1][2]
LocaleFairfax County, Virginia, U.S.
Service area180 square miles[3]
Service typebus service
Routes94 (June 2024)
Stops4,061[3]
Fleet374
Daily ridership31,500 (weekdays, Q3 2024)[4]
Annual ridership8,986,900 (2023)[5]
Fuel typeDiesel, Diesel-electric Hybrid
OperatorTransdev
Websitefairfaxcounty.gov/connector

Fairfax Connector is a public bus service provided by Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, and is managed by the county government.[3][6] The bus system provides service within Fairfax County, and connects to Metrobus, Metrorail stations, Virginia Railway Express, and other local bus systems. Fairfax Connector serves all of Fairfax Metrorail Stations, the city of Alexandria, the city of Fairfax (weekday middays only), the Washington Dulles International Airport, and the Pentagon Metrorail station (weekdays only, mostly during morning and evening peak periods).[2] In 2023, the system had a ridership of 8,986,900, or about 31,500 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024.

Fairfax Connector, or simply "The Connector", is operated under contract by Transdev, and is the third largest bus fleet in the D.C. area.[7] The Connector provides a fixed-route bus service within Fairfax County on 93 routes and carries about nine million passengers annually. The Connector's goals is to supplement the regional rail and bus service provided by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), providing reliable local bus service, and to improves the safety of the community of Fairfax County.

History

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A typical Fairfax Connector bus stop sign

1980s

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The first buses rolled out in September 1985 as a lower-cost alternative to the Metrobus service of the regional Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.[1] The original routes connected the southern part of the county (near the Mount Vernon Estate) to the Huntington Metro station which borders Alexandria. This area continues to be the core of the system, and is noted for the number of residents in the Richmond Highway area who use the service at all times of the day. It had 10 routes, and many routes serves through Huntington Station. These first 10 routes were previously served by Metrobus. In 1988, The Connector began to operate express routes, to connect to Pentagon station. It also expanded through the southeastern portion of Fairfax.[2]

1990s

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In 1990, The Connector took over the operation of the RIBS (Reston Internal Bus Service). Service continues to provide through the southern portion of Alexandria, when Van Dorn Street station opened in 1991. In 1994, the service was extended to the high-technology industrial areas of suburban Reston and Herndon, located between Washington, D.C., and Washington Dulles International Airport. Along State Route 267 (the Dulles Toll Road), express buses carry commuters from free park-and-ride lots to the Washington Metro system. In 1999, the Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride and the Tysons Westpark Transit Station opened, extending its operation within the county.

2000s

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After having many buses running on pure diesel, The Connector ordered buses that runs in Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel in 2002. These bus upgrades can retrofit the fleet with Green Diesel technology, so the county can go environmentally friendly. More bus stations continues to increase, with the opening of the Lorton Park-and-Ride in 2003,[8] and the Gambrill Road Park-and-Ride in 2005. The Connector began installing the SmarTrip Fare Card technology, so that passengers can pay their fare using WMATA's SmarTrip. In June 2009, service was transitioned from the Metrobus 2W, 12-, and 20-series routes to the Connector in the Centreville, Chantilly, and Oakton areas along I-66 and near Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Station.

On July 1, 2009, MV Transportation took over from Veolia Transport as the operator.[9]

2010s

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Major changes began in 2010, when the Reston East Park-and-Ride closed to make way for the Silver Line construction.[10] After the Silver Line opened in 2014, The Connector modified its service, by providing three circulator routes within Tysons Corner, as well as new service to McLean. Many routes were modified, so The Connector can give access to its riders to transfer within the Silver Line and other portions within the County.[11] On July 1, 2019, Transdev commenced a five-year contract to operate the network with an option to extend for a further 10 years.[12] As previously mentioned, Transdev (then as Veolia Transport) had previously operated The Connector until July 1, 2009.

On December 5, 2019, Fairfax Connector worker went on a strike against Transdev affecting 30,000 riders with all routes operating on Sunday service.[13] The strike joins 130 employees at Metrobus's Cinder Bed garage who went on strike against Transdev on October 24, 2019.[14]

2020s

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On February 22, 2024, at 2AM, Fairfax Connector employees went on strike against Transdev affecting service.[15] 401/402 was operating very limited service, but at 9AM, all routes were suspended.[citation needed] As of March 8, 2024, all routes have returned to their regular schedules.[16]

The New Flyer Xcelsior XD40 buses, numbered in the 7900s and being delivered in 2024, are equipped with USB charging ports.

Fares

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As of July 1, 2024, the base fares for the Connector is as follows $2.25 on local routes; $4.80 on express routes (393, 394, 395, 396, 598, 599, 697, 698, 699, 798, and 835); $0.55 on Routes 350, 423, and 427; and $5.00 on Route 480 (fare is round-trip).[17][18] Fares are paid in cash (exact change), or WMATA issued SmarTrip card.[19]

Routes

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As of June 2024, the Fairfax Connector bus system consists of 94 routes. The following are the route numbers and names that make up the Fairfax Connector bus system.[20]

Route Name Terminals Service Notes
101 Fort Hunt
  • Mt. Vernon Estate & Gardens
109 Rose Hill
  • Weekday rush hour trips bypass Crown Royal Dr (AM Eastbound, PM Westbound)[21]
  • Service to Franconia-Springfield Metro was eliminated on September 26, 2004[22]
151 Engleside – Mt. Vernon
  • Mt. Vernon Estate & Gardens
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Originally operated as a counter-clockwise loop until October 10, 2010[23][24]
152 Groveton – Mt. Vernon
  • Mt. Vernon Estate & Gardens
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Originally operated as a clockwise loop until October 10, 2010[23][25]
159 Engleside Limited-Stop
  • Sacramento Dr & Richmond Hwy
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Huntington Metro, PM to Sacramento Dr
  • Began service on October 10, 2010[23]
    • Originally Route 152 AM/151 PM short trips beforehand[24][25]
  • Limited-stop route as of September 6, 2011[26][27][28]
161 Hybla Valley Circulator
  • Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital
  • Counter-clockwise loop
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Most trips serve Mt. Vernon House[29]
162
  • Clockwise loop
171 Richmond Highway
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Originally served Franconia-Springfield Metro until September 3, 2011[26][27][30]
  • Weekend service to the National Museum of the United States Army began on July 10, 2021[31]
231 Kingstowne Circulator
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • Counter-clockwise loop
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Select AM trips serve Island Creek[32]
232
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • Clockwise loop
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Select PM trips serve Island Creek[32]
301 Telegraph Road
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Extended to Huntington Metro on September 26, 2004
  • AM Eastbound and PM Westbound trips serve Vantage Dr[33]
305 Newington Forest – Silverbrook Road
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • AM Northbound and PM Southbound trips serve the Gambrill Rd and Sydenstricker Park & Rides[34]
306 GMU – Pentagon
  • Weekday midday service only
  • Service to Landmark Mall was eliminated on January 14, 2012[35][36]
308 Franconia-Springfield – Mt. Vernon Hospital
  • Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital
  • No Sunday service
  • Began service on March 30, 2019[37]
310 Franconia Road – Rolling Valley
  • Rolling Valley Park & Ride
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Extended to Huntington Metro on October 15, 2006[38]
321 Greater Springfield Circulator
  • Counter-clockwise loop
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Select evening trips bypass Industrial Rd and Commercial Dr[39]
322
  • Clockwise loop
334 Newington Circulator
  • Weekday rush hour service only (and one midday trip)
  • Operates as a loop
  • Began service on September 6, 2011[26][27]
  • Originally served Boston Blvd until October 15, 2012[40]
  • Service to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the National Museum of the United States Army began on August 29, 2020[41]
335 Fort Belvoir "The Eagle"
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Operates as a loop
  • Began service on September 6, 2011[26][27]
  • Limited-stop service between Franconia-Springfield Metro and Landsdowne Center (AM Southbound, PM Northbound)[42]
340 Patriot Ridge – Saratoga
  • Weekday non-rush hour service only
  • Operates as a counter-clockwise loop
  • Replaced Route 333 on September 30, 2017[43]
341 Boston Boulevard – Saratoga
  • Saratoga Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM clockwise loop, PM counter-clockwise loop
  • Replaced Route 333 on September 30, 2017[43]
350 Frontier Drive – Hilton Springfield – Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station (TAGS)
  • Weekday service only
  • Operates as a loop
  • Replaced Metrobus TAGS Routes S80 and S91 on January 4, 2021[44]
351 TSA – NVCC Medical College – Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station (TAGS)
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Operates as a loop
  • Began service on January 4, 2021[44]
  • This route is free
352 TSA – Springfield Town Center – Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station (TAGS)
  • Weekday midday service only
  • Operates as a loop
  • Replaced the western portion of Route 350 on October 1, 2022[45]
  • This route is free
353 Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station – Metro Park (TAGS)
  • Metro Park
  • Weekday service only
  • Operates as a loop
  • Replaced the eastern portion of Route 350 on October 1, 2022[45]
  • This route is free
371 Lorton – Springfield
  • Lorton Park & Ride
  • Began service on September 3, 2011[26][27]
393 Saratoga – Mark Center – Pentagon
  • Saratoga Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Pentagon Metro, PM to Saratoga Park & Ride
  • Began service on May 16, 2015[46]
394 Saratoga – Backlick – Pentagon
  • Saratoga Shopping Center (Rolling Rd) [AM]
  • Backlick North Park & Ride (PM)
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Pentagon Metro, PM to Backlick North Park & Ride
  • Began service on January 14, 2013[47]
395 Gambrill Road – Pentagon
  • Gambrill Rd Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Pentagon Metro, PM to Gambrill Rd Park & Ride
  • Originally Route 380 until September 6, 2011[26][27]
  • Service to the Backlick North Park & Ride was replaced by Route 396 on January 25, 2020[48][49]
396 Backlick – Pentagon
  • Backlick North Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Pentagon Metro, PM to Backlick North Park & Ride
  • Began service on January 25, 2020[48]
401 Backlick – Gallows
  • Tysons Westpark Transit Station
  • Northbound service, similar route to 402
402
  • Tysons Westpark Transit Station
  • Southbound service, similar route to 401
  • Originally Route 401 Southbound until November 22, 2009[50][51]
423 Tysons Circulator – Westpark
  • Operates as a loop
427 Spring Hill Metro – Farm Credit Administration
  • Weekday rush hour service only
432 Old Courthouse – Beulah
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Western portion operates as a clockwise loop
461 Vienna – Oakton
  • Weekday service only
    • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[52]
  • Absorbed Route 466 on June 22, 2024[53][54]
462 Dunn Loring – Navy Federal – Tysons
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Originally Route 402 until June 28, 2009[55][56][57]
  • Service to Vienna Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[58][59]
463 Maple Avenue – Tysons
  • Originally Route 403 until June 28, 2009[55][56][57]
  • Service to Merrifield was eliminated on July 26, 2014[58][59]
467 Dunn Loring – Tysons
  • Non-rush hour service only
  • Began service on March 30, 2019[37]
  • Sunday service began on January 4, 2021[44]
480 Wolf Trap Express
  • This route operates seasonally for Filene Center events only
  • Originally served West Falls Church Metro until May 28, 2022[60]
494 Springfield – Tysons
  • Weekday service only
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[58]
  • Extended to Lorton VRE from May 16, 2015[46] until September 14, 2024[61][62]
  • Originally operated via Jones Branch Dr until September 14, 2024[61][62]
495 Burke Centre – Tysons
  • Weekday rush hour service only (and one midday trip)
    • AM to Tysons, PM to Burke Centre
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[58]
  • Originally operated via Jones Branch Dr until October 1, 2022[45][63]
507 Sunset Hills – Sunrise Valley
  • Weekday service only
  • Operates as a clockwise loop
552 Innovation Center – Wiehle-Reston East
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][64]
553 Kingstream – Herndon – Fox Mill
  • Kingstream Dr & Kingsvale Cir
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][65]
557 Reston South – Soapstone
  • Reston South Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Wiehle-Reston East Metro, PM to Reston South Park & Ride
  • Service to Franklin Farm was eliminated on June 28, 2009[66][67]
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][65]
558 Center Harbor – Wiehle
  • Center Harbor Rd & Wiehle Ave
559 Reston Town Center – Wiehle
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Replaced the southern portion of Route 558 on September 14, 2024[61]
574 Reston – Tysons
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Tysons Westpark Transit Station
598 Reston South – Pentagon – Crystal City
  • Reston South Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Crystal City, PM to Reston South Park & Ride
599 Reston North – Pentagon – Crystal City
  • Reston North Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Crystal City, PM to Reston North Park & Ride
  • Replaced Routes 595 and 597 on July 26, 2014[52]
605 Reston – Fair Oaks
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
615 Fair Oaks – Greenbriar
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
  • Replaced the southwest portion of Route 605 on November 16, 2022[69]
622 Penderbrook – Monument Drive
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
  • Operates as a loop
  • Service to Vienna Metro was eliminated on June 22, 2024[53][70][71]
625 Random Hills – Pender Drive
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
  • Fairfax County Housing Office
  • Weekday service only
630 Centreville – Monument Drive
  • Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
642 Stone Road – Centreville North
  • Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
651 Chantilly – Monument Drive
  • Conference Center Dr & Parkstone Dr
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
660 Stone Road – Tysons
  • Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Replaced Route 644 on February 6, 2023[77]
662 Stone Road – Vienna
  • Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
  • Non-rush hour service only
663 Stringfellow Road – Vienna
  • Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Vienna Metro, PM to Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
671 Chantilly – Inova Fairfax – Dunn Loring
  • Avion Pkwy & Stonecroft Blvd
  • Weekday rush hour service only
672 Chantilly – Dunn Loring
  • Avion Pkwy & Stonecroft Blvd
  • Non-rush hour service only
697 Stringfellow Road – D Street SW
  • Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • D St SW, Washington, D.C.
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to D.C., PM to Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • Began service on August 29, 2020[41]
698 Stringfellow Road – Vienna – Pentagon
  • Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Pentagon Metro, PM to Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • Began service on January 22, 2019[78]
699 Monument Drive Transit Center – Downtown D.C.
  • Monument Dr Transit Center
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Began service on December 4, 2017[79]
  • Added reverse commute trips on August 29, 2020[41]
703 Pimmit Hills
  • No Sunday service
  • Replaced Metrobus Route 3T on July 10, 2021[31]
715 East Falls Church – Langley
  • Langley
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Replaced Metrobus Route 15K on July 10, 2021[31]
721 Chain Bridge Road – McLean
  • Beverly Dr & Old McLean Village Dr
  • Langley
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Does not serve Tysons Corner during weekday rush hours[80]
  • Serves Langley during weekday middays[80]
722 McLean – Langley
  • Langley
  • Weekday rush hour service only
798 Tysons – Bethesda Express
  • Tysons Westpark Transit Station
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Began service on September 16, 2024[81][61]
803 Annandale Road
  • Annandale (Patriot Dr & Americana Dr)
  • Replaced Metrobus Route 3A on July 10, 2021[31]
  • Serves Seven Corners on weekends[82]
834 Little River Turnpike – Pentagon
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to NVCC-Annandale, PM to Pentagon Metro
  • Replaced Metrobus Route 29C on July 10, 2021[31]
835 Braeburn Drive – Pentagon Express
  • Weekday rush hour service only
    • AM to Pentagon Metro, PM to NVCC-Annandale
  • Replaced Metrobus Route 29W on July 10, 2021[31]
901 Herndon Metro – Centreville
  • Centreville-UMC Park & Ride
  • Began service on November 16, 2022[69]
921 Herndon Circulator
  • Counter-clockwise loop
  • Began service on November 16, 2022[69]
924 NOVA Loudoun – Herndon – Franklin Farm
  • Kinross Cir & Kilbrennan Ct
937 Coppermine – Elden
  • Herndon Harbor House
950 Reston Town Center – Herndon Metro
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][83]
  • Service to Wiehle-Reston East Metro was eliminated on November 16, 2022[69][84]
951 Wiehle-Reston East – Innovation Center
  • Weekday rush hour service only
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][85]
952 Sunset Hills – Dulles Airport
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][85]
954 Sterling Plaza – Herndon Metro
  • Sterling Plaza
  • Began service on November 16, 2022[69]
983 Dulles Airport – Udvar-Hazy Center
  • Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum
  • Trips after 9 am serve the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Service to Wiehle-Reston East Metro was eliminated on November 16, 2022[69][86]
RIBS1 Lake Anne – Hunters Woods
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Clockwise loop
RIBS2 Reston – South Lakes Drive – Herndon Metro
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
RIBS3 Lake Anne – Hunters Woods
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Counter-clockwise loop
RIBS4 Reston Town Center – North Point
  • North Point Village Center
RIBS5 Herndon – Reston Town Center
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Herndon Harbor House
  • Began service on January 17, 2010[87]

Former routes

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These routes have been served by Fairfax Connector at one point but have since been discontinued due to either low ridership, duplication of another route, simplification to other routes, or combined into another route. However some routes would be reincarnated into new routes for Fairfax Connector.

Route Name Terminals Notes
5S Reston – Herndon
  • Discontinued in July 1999
20A Fairfax County Government Center
20G
20P
102 Fort Hunt Road
  • Richmond Hwy & Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
  • AM service to Huntington Metro, PM service to Mount Vernon
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[88]
103 Belle View
  • Wakefield Dr & Potomac Ave
  • No Sunday service
  • Operated as a loop
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[89]
105 Richmond Highway
  • Sacramento Dr & Richmond Hwy
  • Richmond Hwy & Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy (Midday)
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[90]
106
  • Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[91]
107
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[92]
108 Telegraph Road
  • Leaf Rd & Kingman Bldg.
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[93]
110 Old Keene Mill – Franconia Road
  • Rolling Valley Park & Ride
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[22]
111
112 Rolling Road VRE Station
123 Franconia Road
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Discontinued on October 15, 2006[38][94]
202 Beulah Street
  • View Ln & Morning View Ln
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[95]
203 Kingstowne Village
  • Telegraph Rd & Mount Air Dr
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[96]
204 Springfield – Van Dorn
  • No Sunday Service
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[97]
303 Island Creek
  • Mount Air Dr & Telegraph Rd
304 Saratoga
  • Rolling Rd & Northumberland Rd
  • Discontinued on January 14, 2013[47][99]
307 Laurel Hill/Lorton
  • Laurel Crest Dr & Silverbrook Rd
  • Sheffield Green Way & Waldren Dr
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Discontinued on September 3, 2011[26][27][100]
311 Hayfield – Kingstowne
  • Helmsdale Ln & Amesbury Ct
  • Midday service only
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[101]
331 I-95 Circulator
  • Counter–clockwise loop
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Discontinued on September 3, 2011[26][27][102]
332
  • Clockwise loop
  • Began service on September 26, 2004
  • Discontinued on September 3, 2011[26][27][103]
333 Patriot Ridge – Saratoga
  • Saratoga Park & Ride
  • Began service on September 6, 2011[26][27]
  • Originally served NVCC Medical Education Campus, Boston Blvd, Gateway 95, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) until October 15, 2012[40]
  • Discontinued on September 30, 2017[43][104]
372 Lorton – Springfield
  • Lorton Park & Ride
  • Began service on January 14, 2013[47][105]
  • AM Southbound and PM Northbound trips served Patriot Ridge[106][107]
  • Discontinued on September 14, 2024[61]
373
  • Laurel Crest Dr & Silverbrook Rd
  • Began service on January 14, 2013[47][105]
  • Southbound trips served Boston Blvd[107]
  • Discontinued on September 14, 2024[61]
380 Franconia-Springfield – Pentagon Express
  • Began service on September 26, 2004[108]
  • Re-routed to the Gambrill Rd and Backlick North Park & Rides on September 28, 2009 (as Route 380D)[109][110]
  • Discontinued on September 3, 2011[26][27]
383 Lorton
  • Richmond Hwy & Armistead Rd (AM)
  • Pohick Rd & Lone Star Rd (PM)
  • AM service to Pentagon Metro, PM service to Lorton
  • Service to the Lorton Park & Ride began on January 27, 2003[8]
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[111]
384 Saratoga
  • Rolling Rd & Northumberland Rd
  • AM Southbound and PM Northbound trips served Gateway 95 (select trips) and Boston Blvd
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[112]
385 Newington Forest
  • Silverbrook Rd & Royal Robin Ln
  • AM service to Pentagon Metro, PM service to Silverbrook Rd
  • Discontinued on September 26, 2004[113]
402 Vienna – Merrifield – Dunn Loring
  • Old Lee Hwy & Hilltop Rd
  • AM service to Merrifield, PM service to Vienna Metro
  • Discontinued on June 28, 2009[55][56][57]
403
  • AM service to Vienna Metro, PM service to Merrifield
  • Discontinued on June 28, 2009[55][56][57]
404 Route 123
421 Tysons Corner
422 Boone Boulevard – Howard Avenue
  • Operated as a loop
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Discontinued on July 10, 2021[31][115]
424 Jones Branch Drive
  • No Sunday service
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][116]
425 Tysons Westpark Transit Station/West Falls Church Metro
  • Counter-clockwise loop via Jones Branch Dr
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[11][117][118]
427
  • Clockwise loop via Greensboro Dr
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[11][117][118]
466 Vienna – Oakton
  • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Replaced Metrobus Route 2W on June 29, 2009[72][55][56]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][119]
493 Lorton – Tysons Express
  • Westpark Dr & Jones Branch Dr (AM)
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (PM)
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[58]
  • Discontinued on May 16, 2015[46]
493F Lorton – Tysons Express Circulator
  • Began service on March 18, 2013[106][120]
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[58]
493G
  • Jones Branch Dr & Westbranch Dr (AM)
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (PM)
493J
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (AM)
  • Jones Branch Dr & Westbranch Dr (PM)
493M
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (AM)
  • Colshire Meadow Dr & Colshire Dr (PM)
494F Springfield – Tysons Express Circulator
  • Commerce St & Old Keene Mill Rd
  • Began service on March 18, 2013[106][121]
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[58]
494G
  • Jones Branch Dr & Westbranch Dr (AM)
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (PM)
494J
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (AM)
  • Jones Branch Dr & Westbranch Dr (PM)
494M
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (AM)
  • Colshire Meadow Dr & Colshire Dr (PM)
495F Burke VRE – Tysons Express Circulator
  • Began service on January 14, 2013[122][123]
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[58]
495G
  • Jones Branch Dr & Westbranch Dr (AM)
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (PM)
495J
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (AM)
  • Jones Branch Dr & Westbranch Dr (PM)
495M
  • Galleria Dr & Tysons Blvd (AM)
  • Colshire Meadow Dr & Colshire Dr (PM)
504 Tysons Corner – Reston Town Center
  • Tysons Westpark Transit Station
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Began service on September 29, 2002[124]
  • Discontinued on October 1, 2006[38][125]
505 Reston Town Center
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][126]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][127]
551 South Lakes Drive
  • Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][65]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][128]
554 Reston North: Wiehle Avenue – Center Harbor
  • Wiehle Ave & Center Harbor Rd
  • AM service to Wiehle–Reston East Metro, PM service to Center Harbor
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][64]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][129]
555 Sunset Hills Park & Ride – West Falls Church
  • Sunset Hills Park & Ride
556 Reston Town Center
  • Reston Town Center Transit Station
  • AM service to West Falls Church Metro, PM service to Reston Town Center via North Point
  • Discontinued on June 28, 2009[66][130]
556 Bennington Woods
  • Lake Newport Rd & Poplar Grove Dr (AM)
  • Reston Pkwy & Bennington Woods Rd (PM)
  • AM service to Wiehle–Reston East Metro, PM service to Bennington Woods
  • Began service on May 16, 2015[46]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][131]
559 Reston South: Glade – Soapstone
  • Operated as a loop
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][132]
585 Reston South – Franklin Farm
  • Franklin Farm Rd & Centreville Rd
  • AM service to Wiehle-Reston East Metro, PM service to Franklin Farm
  • Operated between Reston South Park & Ride and West Falls Church Metro until July 26, 2014[11][58][133]
    • Midday service via Sunrise Valley Dr was eliminated on June 28, 2009[66][134]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][135]
595 Pentagon Express
  • Reston North Park & Ride
  • AM service to Pentagon Metro, PM service to Reston North Park & Ride
  • Began service on October 1, 2006[38][136][137]
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[11][117][138]
597 Crystal City Express
  • Reston North Park & Ride
  • Crystal Dr & 18th St S (AM)
  • 15th St S & S Eads St (PM)
  • AM service to Crystal City, PM service to Reston North Park & Ride
  • Began service on October 1, 2006[38][136][139]
  • Discontinued on July 26, 2014[11][117][138]
621 Penderbrook – Government Center
  • Fairfax Government Center Park & Ride
  • Midday/evening service only
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][71]
623 Fairfax County Government Center
  • Fairfax Government Center Park & Ride
  • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][71]
624 Stringfellow Road – Fair Lakes
  • Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • AM service to Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride, PM to Vienna Metro
  • Began service on June 18, 2016[140]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][141]
631 Little Rocky Run
  • Little Rocky Run (Braddock Rd)
  • AM service to Vienna Metro, PM service to Little Rocky Run
  • Replaced Metrobus Routes 12F and 12L on June 29, 2009[72][55][56]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][73]
632 Westfields
  • Park Meadow Dr & Newbrook Dr
  • AM clockwise loop, PM counter-clockwise loop
  • Replaced Metrobus Routes 12R and 12S on June 29, 2009[72][55][56][74]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][73]
634 Stringfellow Road – Fair Lakes
  • Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • AM service to Vienna Metro, PM service to Stringfellow Rd Park & Ride
  • Began service on June 18, 2016[140]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][141]
640 Centreville North – Westfields
  • Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
  • Lee Rd & Conference Center Dr
641 Centre Ridge – Centreville South
  • Centreville-UMC Park & Ride
  • AM clockwise loop, PM counter-clockwise loop
  • Replaced Metrobus Routes 12A, 12E, 12F, and 12G on June 29, 2009[72][55][56][74]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][142]
644 Centreville (Stone Road) Park & Ride
  • Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
  • AM service to Vienna Metro, PM service to Centreville (Stone Rd) Park & Ride
  • Began service on June 29, 2009[72][55][56]
  • Discontinued on February 6, 2023[77][143]
650 Chantilly
  • Avion Pkwy & Stonecroft Blvd
652 Chantilly – Franklin Farm
  • Avion Pkwy & Stonecroft Blvd
  • AM clockwise loop, PM counter-clockwise loop
  • Replaced Metrobus Routes 20F, 20W, and 20X on June 29, 2009[72][55][56][74]
  • Served Franklin Farm (AM Eastbound, PM Westbound)
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][76]
724 Lewinsville Road
  • Tysons Westpark Transit Station
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Originally served Spring Hill Metro until June 18, 2016[140][144]
  • Discontinued on June 22, 2024[53][145]
734 McLean – West Falls Church
901 Herndon Express
  • Discontinued on November 11, 2001
904 Herndon/Reston Town Center
  • Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride
  • Tysons Corner
  • Discontinued on November 11, 2001
905 Reston Town Center Express
  • Reston Town Center
  • Discontinued on November 11, 2001
922 Herndon
  • Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride
  • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Discontinued on June 28, 2009[66][147]
926 Dranesville Road – Worldgate Drive
  • Dranesville Rd & Leesburg Pike
  • AM service to Dranesville Rd, PM service to Wiehle-Reston East Metro
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][148]
927 Dulles Corner – McNair Farms
  • Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride
  • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][149]
928 Herndon Parkway – Elden Street
  • Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride
  • Dranesville Rd & Herndon Pkwy
  • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Discontinued on May 16, 2015[46][150]
929 Centreville Road
  • AM counter-clockwise loop, PM clockwise loop
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][151]
941 Sunrise Valley Reverse Commute
  • Discontinued on November 11, 2001
942 Sunset Hills Reverse Commute
  • Discontinued on November 11, 2001
980 Herndon-Monroe – Wiehle-Reston East
  • Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride
  • Service to West Falls Church Metro was eliminated on July 26, 2014[11][58][83]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][84]
981 Dulles Airport – Wiehle-Reston East
  • Began service on June 30, 2012[152]
  • Originally served Tysons Westpark Transit Station until July 26, 2014[11][58][153]
  • Only operated when Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum is closed
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][86]
984 Herndon-Monroe/Reston East Express
  • Discontinued on September 29, 2002[124]
985 Dulles Corner – Wall Road
  • Wall Rd & Air and Space Museum Pkwy
  • AM service to Wall Rd, PM service to Wiehle-Reston East Metro
  • Began service on July 26, 2014[11][52]
  • Discontinued on November 16, 2022[69][154]
989 Pentagon/Crystal City
  • Reston East Park & Ride (Wiehle Ave)
  • AM service to Crystal City, PM service to Reston East Park & Ride
  • Discontinued on October 1, 2006[38][155][156]

Fleet

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Fairfax Connector operates a fleet consisting of Diesel, Hybrid, and Electric buses produced by Orion Bus Industries and New Flyer. The Fairfax Connector fleet roster consists of the following buses:[2]

Image Builder and
model
Model year Length Numbers
(Total)
Vehicles
in service
Fuel type Notes
DaimlerChrysler
North America

Orion VII
Next Generation
2008 30 ft (9.1 m) 9770–9795
(26 buses)
15
retiring
Diesel
New Flyer
Low Floor Restyled D40LFR
2009 40 ft (12 m) 9600–9613
(14 buses)
1
retiring
  • 9602 is used as a Contigency Unit from late June 2024.
2010 9614–9644
(31 buses)
5
retiring
  • 9621, 9626, 9629, 9643, and 9644 are used as Contigency Units from late June-August 2024.
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2011 40 ft (12 m) 9645–9675
(31 buses)
30
7701–7737
(37 buses)
36
2012 7738–7753, 7755–7758
(20 buses)
20
Daimler Commercial Buses
Orion VII
EPA10 BRT
30 ft (9.1 m) 3082–3087
(6 buses)
5 Hybrid
  • Ex-WMATA buses, acquired in 2021
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD35
35 ft (11 m) 9676–9690
(15 buses)
15 Diesel
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2013 40 ft (12 m) 7759–7777
(19 buses)
19
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD35
2014 35 ft (11 m) 7778–7794
(17 buses)
17
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2015 40 ft (12 m) 7795–7799
(5 buses)[157]
5
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD35
35 ft (11 m) 7800–7811
(12 buses)[157]
12
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2017 40 ft (12 m) 1730–1739
(10 buses)
10
  • Ex-NCSU Wolfline buses, acquired in October 2021
  • Buses retained the Wolfline paint scheme, but have Fairfax Connector logos applied
2018 7812–7815
(4 buses)
4
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD35
35 ft (11 m) 7816–7825
(10 buses)
10
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2019 40 ft (12 m) 7826–7829
(4 buses)
4
2020 7830–7840
(11 buses)
11
2021 7841–7868
(28 buses)
28
2022 7869–7876
(8 buses)
8
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD35
35 ft (11 m) 7877–7892
(16 buses)
16
New Flyer
Xcelsior CHARGE NG XE40[158]
40 ft (12 m) 1000–1007
(8 buses)
8 Battery electric
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2023 7893–7904
(12 buses)
12 Diesel
New Flyer
Xcelsior CHARGE NG XE40
1008–1009
(2 buses)
2 Battery electric
New Flyer
Xcelsior CHARGE NG XE35
35 ft (11 m) 1010–1011
(2 buses)
2
New Flyer
Xcelsior XD40
2024 40 ft (12 m) 7905–7950
(46 buses)
46 Diesel
Gillig
Low Floor
29 ft (8.8 m) 7951–7960
(10 buses)
10
  • Entered Service in August 8, 2024.
  • To replace the 2008 Orion VII NG

On Order

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Builder and model Length Year Fleet number Fuel type Notes
New Flyer
Xcelsior XDE40
40 ft (12 m) 2024-2025 TBA
(? buses)
Diesel-Electric Hybrid FCDOT announced that They´ve secured more than $50 million dollars in federal funding from the FTA to bring 60 low emission, diesel-electric hybrid buses.[159][160]
TBD 40 ft (12 m) 2024-2025 TBA
(? buses)
Diesel The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized its Department of Transportation (FCDOT) to apply for roughly $128.1 million in federal grants to purchase 72 buses, including 60 hybrid and 12 diesel models.[161]

Retired Fleet

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Year Builder and model Numbers
(preserved numbers)
Year Retired Picture Notes
1985 Bus Industries of America
Orion I (01.507)
7700-7732 2007
1988 7733-7739
Bus Industries of America
Orion I (01.502)
7800-7809
1988–89 Transportation Manufacturing Corporation
RTS-06 (T80-206)
7941L-7952L
1989–90 Transportation Manufacturing Corporation
RTS-06 (T70-606)
7953L-7954L
1989–91 Bus Industries of America
Orion I (01.507)
7740-7761
1994 Transportation Manufacturing Corporation
RTS-06 (T80-206)
7810-7854 2011–2013
1997 Orion Bus Industries
Orion V (05.501)
8033-8066
1998 Orion Bus Industries
Orion V (05.505)
7903-7912 2010–2011
Orion Bus Industries
Orion V (05.501)
7762-7781
1999 7855-7869 2011
Orion Bus Industries
Orion V (05.505)
7913-7917
2000 Orion Bus Industries
Orion V (05.501)
7782-7799, 7870-7890 2012–2014
2002 DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses
Orion V (05.504)
7891-7898 2016
DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses
Orion V (05.505)
7918-7927 2016–2017
2003 Champion
Cutaways
7928-7930 2010
2006 ElDorado National
Aero Elites
7931-7940 2012
2007 New Flyer
Low Floor Restyled D40LFR
9700–9751 2022-2024
New Flyer
Low Floor Restyled D35LFR
9754–9769 2023-2024
2010 New Flyer
Low Floor Advanced DE42LFA
6568, 6577, 6584, 6585, 6591, 6609 2024
  • Ex-WMATA buses, acquired in 2021

Divisions

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The bus fleet, owned and operated by Fairfax Connector, is distributed among three garages in Newington, Fair Lakes, and Reston.

Division name Location Capacity Routes Buses Notes
Huntington 6900 Newington Rd, Lorton, VA 22079 100 101, 109, 151, 152, 159, 161, 162, 171, 231, 232, 301, 305, 308, 321, 322, 334, 335, 340, 341, 350, 351, 352, 353, 371, 401, 402, 494
Weekends Only: 310

1010-1011, 1730-1739, 3083-3087, 7708, 7712, 7717, 7739-7742, 7744-7749, 7755-7758, 7761-7763, 7768-7770, 7774-7776, 7800-7802, 7807, 7809-7810, 7827-7829, 7832-7835, 7845-7850, 7867, 7870-7874, 7905-7912, 7919-7926, 7936-7943, 9645-9648, 9650-9656, 9662, 9665-9668, 9670

  • South County Routes
Reston-Herndon Division 268 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170 104 423, 480, 507, 552, 557, 558, 559, 574, 622, 651, 703, 721, 722, 803, 921, 924, 937, 950, 951, 952, 954, RIBS 1, RIBS 2, RIBS 3, RIBS 4, RIBS 5
Weekends Only: 463, 467, 605, 615, 630, 642, 662, 672, 901, 983

7752, 7783-7794, 7803-7804, 7816-7825, 7830-7831, 7841-7844, 7868, 7875, 7880-7892, 7893-7897, 7951-7960, 9657-9661, 9675, 9679-9690, 9776-9778, 9780-9782, 9784-9785, 9787, 9789-9791, 9793, 9795

  • North and West County Routes
West Ox 4970 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 124 Weekdays Only: 306, 310, 393, 394, 395, 396, 427, 432, 461, 462, 463, 467, 495, 553, 598, 599, 605, 615, 625, 630, 642, 660, 662, 663, 671, 672, 697, 698, 699, 715, 798, 834, 835, 901, 983

1000-1007, 1008-1009, 7701-7707, 7709-7711, 7713-7716, 7718-7724, 7726-7737, 7738, 7743, 7750-7751, 7753, 7759, 7760, 7764-7767, 7771-7773, 7777, 7778-7782, 7795-7799, 7805-7806, 7808, 7811, 7812-7815, 7826, 7836-7840, 7851-7866, 7869, 7876, 7877-7879, 7898-7904, 7913-7918, 7927-7935, 7944-7947, 7950, 9649, 9663, 9669, 9671-9674, 9676-9678, 9770-9774

  • North, South, and West County Routes

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  85. ^ a b "Route 951/952 (03/2006)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-03.
  86. ^ a b "Route 981-983 (01/24/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-24.
  87. ^ "Fairfax Connector Implements Changes in Centreville, Reston". 2015-12-27. Archived from the original on 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  88. ^ "Route 101, 102 (02/16/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-12-24.
  89. ^ "Route 103 (06/20/1999)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-04-18.
  90. ^ "Route 105 (09/29/2002)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-04-14.
  91. ^ "Route 106 (09/29/2002)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-04-14.
  92. ^ "Route 107 (09/29/2002)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-04-14.
  93. ^ "Route 108 (07/19/1998)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-04-11.
  94. ^ "Route 123 (04/10/2005)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-28.
  95. ^ "Route 202 (09/29/2002)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-08-30.
  96. ^ "Route 203 (07/19/1998)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-04-12.
  97. ^ "Route 204 (11/11/2001)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-08-30.
  98. ^ "Route 303 (09/26/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-12-30.
  99. ^ "Route 304 (02/13/2005)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-04.
  100. ^ "Route 307 (10/31/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-04.
  101. ^ "Route 301, 311" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-06-12.
  102. ^ "Route 331 (10/31/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-12-15.
  103. ^ "Route 332 (10/31/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-28.
  104. ^ "Route 333 (06/18/2016)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-17.
  105. ^ a b "Public Meeting for Proposed Service Changes to Routes 304 and 371". 2015-12-27. Archived from the original on 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  106. ^ a b c "Fairfax Connector Implements Changes March 18". 2013-05-23. Archived from the original on 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  107. ^ a b "Route 371-372-373 (12/19/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-07-14.
  108. ^ "Route 380 (04/10/2005)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-28.
  109. ^ "Route 380 Detour: Franconia - Springfield / Pentagon Express Route". 2011-06-14. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  110. ^ "Route 380-D Flyer" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-30.
  111. ^ "Route 303, 383 (06/25/2000)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-10-02.
  112. ^ "Route 384 (01/10/1998)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-04-14.
  113. ^ "Route 305, 385" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-05-29.
  114. ^ "Route 404" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-04-30.
  115. ^ "Route 422 (06/18/2016)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-17.
  116. ^ "Route 424 (06/18/2016)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-16.
  117. ^ a b c d e "Eliminations of Fairfax Connector Bus Service". 2014-05-04. Archived from the original on 2014-05-04. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  118. ^ a b "Route 425/427 (06/28/2009)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-03.
  119. ^ "Route 466 (03/18/2017)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-04-04.
  120. ^ "Route 493 (03/18/2013)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-08.
  121. ^ "Route 494 (04/22/2013)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-08.
  122. ^ "New Routes 495F, 495G, 495J and 495M From Burke to Tysons". 2013-01-09. Archived from the original on 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  123. ^ "Route 495 (03/18/2013)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-08.
  124. ^ a b "Free Bus Fares Offered in Dulles Corridor" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-07-28.
  125. ^ "Route 504, 574 (03/2006)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-28.
  126. ^ a b "Route 505/555 (06/19/2011)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-03.
  127. ^ "Route 505 (01/24/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-07-12.
  128. ^ "Route 551 (09/30/2017)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-05-26.
  129. ^ "Route 552-554-558 (01/24/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-24.
  130. ^ "Route 505, 556 (04/2006)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-03.
  131. ^ "Route 556 (05/19/2018)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-24.
  132. ^ "Route 553-557-559 (01/24/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-09-12.
  133. ^ "Route 585 (11/28/2010)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-27.
  134. ^ "Route 585 (12/06/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-16.
  135. ^ "Route 585 (05/16/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-05-26.
  136. ^ a b "FAIRFAX CONNECTOR ROUTE 989 CUSTOMER NOTICE" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-16.
  137. ^ "Route 595 (10/01/2006)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-17.
  138. ^ a b "Route 595/597 (11/28/2010)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-03.
  139. ^ "Route 597 (10/01/2006)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-16.
  140. ^ a b c d "Fairfax Connector Announces Service Changes, New Weekend Service for Centreville and Chantilly Effective June 18". Archived from the original on 12 July 2016. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  141. ^ a b "Route 624-634 (06/18/2016)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-02-21.
  142. ^ "Route 641 (06/18/2016)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-02-17.
  143. ^ "Route 640-642-644 (03/18/2017)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-01-26.
  144. ^ "Route 724 (07/26/2014)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-01.
  145. ^ "Route 724 (06/18/2016)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-03-31.
  146. ^ "Route 734 (07/26/2014)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-01.
  147. ^ "Route 922/924/926 (12/06/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-04-19.
  148. ^ "Route 924-926 (01/19/2019)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-29.
  149. ^ "Route 927 (01/24/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-24.
  150. ^ "Route 928 (07/26/2014)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-09-05.
  151. ^ "Route 929 (05/17/2021)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-05-26.
  152. ^ "Fairfax Connector Implements Changes on Thirteen Routes". 2015-09-26. Archived from the original on 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  153. ^ "Route 981 (06/30/2012)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-19.
  154. ^ "Route 985 (01/24/2015)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-24.
  155. ^ "NOTICE TO FAIRFAX CONNECTOR ROUTE 989 CUSTOMERS" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-28.
  156. ^ "Route 989 (12/06/2004)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-28.
  157. ^ a b "Fairfax County Connector Exercises Options For Twelve 35-Foot and Five 40-Foot Xcelsior® Diesel Buses". 2019-03-31. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  158. ^ "Fairfax Connector electric buses hit the road and more on the way". October 2, 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  159. ^ https://www.facebook.com/fairfaxconnector/posts/pfbid02UbRc4zmStbGxXwhKT6J78QHa7GreMxeZCSptMdkTMBg3SedAYuvWg8KGeZG8rRtrl [bare URL]
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  161. ^ "Fairfax County secures funding to buy new hybrid Connector buses". 11 July 2024.
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