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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
  1. Name, phone number and email address of your group coordinator and your travel date.
  2. List specific trains to be used for travel, along with stations of origination and destination.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Your request will be accepted by fax if paying with a credit card (703) 684-1313.

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