Group Fare Information
Express Yourself In Groups!
VRE offers reduced price tickets for groups using our trains. Please view
the Q&A below to determine if your group qualifies.
Who Is Eligible For Group Rates?
Groups of 10 or more passengers traveling together.
Which Trains Can We Ride?
Group ticket holders may choose to ride
any VRE train in the morning or evening, but keep in mind
that VRE trains are very full. If your group is larger than
15 people, please check with VRE to be sure that the train
can accommodate your group. If the trains you've chosen are
too full, we may have to separate your group into smaller
groups or offer alternative trains.
Although regular VRE tickets are accepted
on select Amtrak trains, group rate tickets are only valid
on VRE trains. Consult a VRE Rider's Guide for schedules or
check out the Schedules
page.
Where and When Can Our Group Go?
VRE operates service from Manassas and
Fredericksburg to Washington, D.C. The Manassas Line now
has trains traveling in both directions during "non-commuter"
hours or midday trains. Please see our
schedules to check
out the possibilities.
VRE stations
are conveniently located near Metro stations at Alexandria,
Crystal City, L'Enfant and Union Station. VRE Southbound
service begins at 3:35 p.m., giving your group a full day to
take in the sights of our Nation's Capital.
How Much Will Our Group Save?
Your group will be able to purchase tickets
for 50% off of the Single-Ride ticket price!
What Will Our Trip Cost?
To calculate the cost of your tickets:
- Using our New Rider's
Guide or online Fare
Chart, find the cost of a Single-Ride fare for the
proper origin and destination zones and multiply by the
number of riders to determine the total cost of your tickets.
- For groups traveling one-way, divide the Single-Ride
fare by two and then round to the nearest $.05. Then,
multiply the calculated price by the number of riders in
your group.
- All members of the group must have a ticket (lap babies
excluded.
How Do We Purchase Group Tickets?
It's Easy! Simply send in the Group
Ticket request form, at least two weeks prior to your trip, to the following
address:
VRE
Attn: Group Tickets
1500 King Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
Be sure to include the following information:
- Name, phone number and email address of your group
coordinator and your travel date.
- List specific trains to be used for travel, along with
stations of origination and destination.
- If there are children in your group, certify that
there will be one adult over 21 accompanying every
5 children under the age of 12.
- Include full payment. You may pay by check
(personal or business) or charge to MasterCard, VISA,
or American Express. When using a credit card remember
to include its expiration date.
- Your request will be accepted by fax if paying with
a credit card (703) 684-1313.
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