Public Transportation

The Wolf Trap Shuttle, operated by Fairfax Connector, offers roundtrip service from the McLean Metro Station (Silver Line) to all Filene Center* summer performances.

How it works

  • Fairfax Connector Route 480, the Wolf Trap Shuttle, is provided for all performances at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center during the Summer season.
  • Bus service begins 2 hours prior to showtime and runs approximately every 20 minutes. The last bus from McLean Metro to the Filene Center departs at showtime.
  • Return trips depart Wolf Trap’s Filene Center 20 minutes after the performance ends, but no later than:
  • 11:15 PM Sunday – Thursday
  • 12 AM Friday – Saturday

Round trip fare for the Wolf Trap Express bus is $5.00 per person SmarTrip or cash (exact change is required when paying cash) or $3.00 SmarTrip with rail to bus transfer.

For more information about Fairfax Connector's hours of operation and the Wolf Trap Express, please call (703) 339-7200 (TTY: (703) 339-1608).

*Exceptions: Bus service is not available for performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, or the Holiday Sing-A-Long at the Filene Center.

Please check the WMATA website for planned track work and any maintenance that may impact your travels.

 

Last updated: May 23, 2025

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Mailing Address:

1551 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182-1643

Phone:

703 255-1800

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