Check out the Next Bus website for real-time arrival predictions for any stop in our system.

DC Circulator buses arrive every 10 minutes, no timetables needed! To see our hours of operation information, visit our schedule page.

A print-ready PDF version of the DC Circulator Map and Information brochure is available for download here.

The DC Circulator Map and Information brochure is available for complimentary delivery to any U.S. address through CommuterPage.com’s Free Brochures by Mail program. To request yours today, simply visit the order page and select “DC Circulator Bus” from the menu. Enter your contact information and the brochure will be mailed to your home or office, free of charge.

Yes. To request a large quantity of printed DC Circulator Map and Information brochures, please complete an email form on our contact us page. Include the name and nature of your business and a representative will contact you shortly.

Printed DC Circulator Map and Information brochures are placed on every Circulator bus and are also available at various brochure stands around the Metro DC area.

All buses are equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and motorized scooters and are designed with low floors and low floor ramps for accessibility. Designated areas with wheelchair securements are located on each bus. For detailed information on accommodations for disabled riders, visit our accessibility page.

Yes, see the Fares and Payments section.

Our policy requires every operator to announce the immediate upcoming bus stop using the public address system installed in each bus. If you are not able to hear the driver’s announcements, you may ask him/her to repeat the stop address or to adjust the volume of the speaker system.

The Circulator costs just $1. All buses accept SmarTrip® cards, or exact change in the form of coins or dollar bills.

Circulator uses a paperless transfer system – passengers using a SmarTrip® card will receive free transfers within two hours from Metrobus to Circulator. All passengers will receive free transfers from ART to Circulator. Passengers transferring from Metrorail to Circulator will receive a discount of 50 cents. All transfers for seniors (65 and older) using a SmarTrip® card are free. For more details visit our Fares and Payments page.

Yes, all DC Circulator buses accept SmarTrip^® cards. See our Fares and Payment page for further information on transfer discounts.

DC Circulator discontinued free transfers in 2009 and does not accept commuter rail fare media for payment.

Yes, you will need exact change to pay. Drivers do not carry cash and will not be able to provide any cash or change back. Circulator accepts coins and dollar bills.

The age for senior fare is 65 years or older. The Senior fare discount is taken from Senior SmarTrip® cards, which can be purchased from WMATA. For seniors paying cash or with the Senior SmarTrip® card, the fare is 50 cents. All transfers for seniors using a SmarTrip® card are free.

DC Circulator does not exempt federal employees from fare payment.

Follow us on Twitter, @dccirculator. When a delay or service disruption occurs, we use Twitter to get the word out quickly. For information on planned service disruptions, subscribe to our email list here. Our homepage widget also lists the current service status for each route.

DC Circulator routes do not have designated parking areas for customers to leave their vehicles. If you are seeking general tips for parking in DC, goDCgo.com’s Car Resources page is a great reference.

Our new and improved Interactive Map will identify the closest Circulator bus stops to your location. Simply enter your address here.

Yes, each Circulator bus is equipped with two bike holders on the front. Visit our Bikes on Circulator page for full instructions and tips.

Strollers and children are welcome on the DC Circulator. For detailed information on size restriction and guidelines for strollers. Visit our Strollers on Circulator page.

Children can remain inside their strollers while on the bus only if the wheels are locked and there is enough room to maintain a safe riding environment. Circulator drivers have the right to ask passengers to fold their stroller an place it under the seat if necessary.

Yes, service animals are allowed on Circulator buses without a crate or container. Pets are also allowed to board the DC Circulator. However, all pets must be contained in a crate or container specifically manufactured for the safe transport of animals and must remain contained and restrained for the entire duration of the trip.

If you have left an item on the bus, fill out our contact form as soon as possible. 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.

The address for First Transit, the operator of DC Circulator, is 1710 17th Street NE Washington, DC 20002. Phone: 202-567-3040

View our Alerts and Advisories page and/or follow us on Twitter, @dccirculator. When a delay or service disruption occurs, we use Twitter to get the word out quickly. For information on planned service disruptions, subscribe to our email list here. Our homepage also lists the current service status for each route.

At certain points throughout the service day, Circulator buses may make a layover – an occasional unscheduled stop for a short period of time. Layovers are necessary to maintain 10 minute intervals and provide you with consistent on-time performance. Since the Circulator operates on headways and not timetables, layovers help to 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.

In order to meet ridership demands, there are a few Van Hool buses from 2005 that remain in service. These buses were not originally manufactured with a strong air conditioning unit, but were retrofitted with AC at a later date. Sometimes the summer weather in DC gets the best of them.

We are diligently working to retire all the Van Hool buses. In the last five years, we have added several new buses that are all fully equipped with air conditioning that properly cools the vehicle during hot days.