Paratransit in Falls Church, Virginia
3 transit agencies reported demand-response (door-to-door) service in Falls Church, VA, to the National Transit Database for 2024, including 3 with ADA paratransit.
At a glance
- Main provider
- MetroAccess
- One-way fare (NTD 2024)
- $4.00
- Twice the fare of the equivalent bus/rail trip, up to $4.50 Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Booking window (NTD 2024)
- Book by the day before
- Service hours (NTD 2024)
- Mon–Sun: 3:00 AM–2:59 AM (next day)
- Phone
- 301-562-5360 (MetroAccess reservations; TTY 301-588-7535) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
County: Falls Church city · Population (Census 2024 estimate): 15,034
Who provides paratransit in Falls Church
MetroAccess
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves the whole city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: wmata.com/service/accessibility/metro-access/index.cfm
- Phone: 301-562-5360 (MetroAccess reservations; TTY 301-588-7535) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Fare: Twice the fare of the equivalent bus/rail trip, up to $4.50 Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | $4.00 | Book by the day before | Mon–Sun: 3:00 AM–2:59 AM (next day) | No |
Arlington Transit
Arlington County, Virginia
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves the whole city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: arlingtontransit.com
- Phone: Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | $4.50 | Book by the day before | Mon–Sun: 5:45 AM–11:30 PM | Yes |
| Taxi (purchased transportation) ADA eligible | $4.50 | Book by the day before | Mon–Sun: 5:45 AM–11:30 PM | Yes |
City of Alexandria
also known as DASH
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves the whole city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: dashbus.com
- Phone: Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | Free ($0 reported) | Book by the day before | Mon–Fri: 5:00 AM–1:00 AM (next day); Sat: 6:00 AM–1:00 AM (next day); Sun: 7:00 AM–1:00 AM (next day) | No |
Federal rules: ADA paratransit fares can be no more than twice the regular bus fare, a personal care attendant rides free, and trips must be bookable the day before during the agency’s business hours (49 CFR 37.131).
How to apply
- Contact the paratransit provider for Falls Church, VA and ask for an ADA paratransit eligibility application (most agencies also post it online).
- Complete the application. Many agencies also ask for an in-person or phone assessment and a statement from a health professional.
- The agency must decide within 21 days of receiving a complete application. If it does not, you must be treated as eligible until it decides (49 CFR 37.125).
- A denial must be in writing, give the reasons, and explain how to appeal.
- MetroAccess: Written application plus an in-person interview (Metro provides transportation to the interview). Office of Eligibility Certification: 202-962-2700, option 7 Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
Visiting Falls Church?
If you are eligible for ADA paratransit where you live, the provider here must give you service as a visitor for any combination of 21 days in a 365-day period, starting with your first trip. Bring proof of your eligibility from home. If your home area has no paratransit, the agency can ask for proof of where you live and, if your disability is not apparent, proof of disability (49 CFR 37.127; FTA guidance). After 21 days, you may be asked to apply locally.
Contact the provider before your trip so your visitor eligibility is on file. Using paratransit when you travel
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 (site build). Source: FTA National Transit Database (NTD), 2024 report year, retrieved October 17, 2026: coverage, fares and eligibility, service schedules, agency information. Blank fields mean the information was not in the source; we do not guess. Report a correction.