Stafford Weekday Commuter Vanpools
Direct HOV/Express Lane transit from Stafford County to the Pentagon, Mark Center, Crystal City, and downtown Washington, D.C. Ride for $0 out-of-pocket with federal transit benefits.
Active Weekday Routes & Open Seats
Select a destination filter to find routes matching your work location.
| Route ID | Stafford Origin (Pickup) | Destination Hub | Shift Hours | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 101 SmartBenefits |
Rt 610 Commuter Lot (Garrisonville) | Pentagon / Crystal City Transit Center Bay 8 |
06:30 AM – 3:30 PM | 2 Seats Open | Claim Seat |
| Route 102 SmartBenefits |
Stafford Courthouse Lot (Rt 630 / Exit 140) | Downtown D.C. 14th & L / Federal Triangle |
07:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 1 Seat Open | Claim Seat |
| Route 103 SmartBenefits |
Rt 17 Park & Ride (Warrenton Rd / Exit 133) | Mark Center (Alexandria) DoD Main Terminal |
06:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Waitlist Only | Join Waitlist |
| Route 104 SmartBenefits |
Rt 610 Mine Road Lot (Stafford) | L’Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard DOT / HUD / NAVSEA |
07:30 AM – 4:30 PM | 3 Seats Open | Claim Seat |
| Route 105 SmartBenefits |
Stafford Courthouse Lot (Rt 630) | Rosslyn / Arlington Wilson Blvd Corridor |
07:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Available | Claim Seat |
How Federal Transit Subsidies Cover 100% of Fares
Approved across executive, judicial, legislative, and defense agency commuter programs.
Under Executive Order 13150 and federal tax code (26 U.S.C. § 132(f)), qualified federal civil service personnel, military service members, and contractors receive monthly transit benefits. DS Vanpool is fully registered and certified to accept these allocations directly, making your monthly out-of-pocket balance $0.00.
DOT TRANServe Card
Used by civilian departments (FAA, DOT, DHS, DOJ, State). Benefits load monthly onto an electronic card linked directly to your DS Vanpool seat.
DoD MTBP Benefit
Covers military and defense personnel stationed at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and regional duty stations. Paid directly to commercial vanpools.
WMATA SmartBenefits
Enables riders to allocate their monthly transit account directly to commercial vanpools registered with WMATA.
4 Simple Steps to Activate Your Subsidy
Lock Your Seat
Confirm an open seat with DS Vanpool on a van matching your route and work hours.
Receive Van ID
We provide our official Provider Name, Route ID, and Vanpool Coordinator details.
Submit to Agency
Assign your monthly benefit to DS Vanpool via your agency’s online transit portal.
Ride for $0
Your agency covers the fare directly. Meet your driver at your Stafford lot and ride.
📍 Stafford Pickup Lots
- Rt 610 / Garrisonville Corridor (Exit 143): Pickups at Mine Road Commuter Lot & Staffordboro Commuter Lot.
- Stafford Courthouse Lot (Exit 140 / Rt 630): Central commuter lot off Courthouse Road.
- Route 17 Commuter Lot (Exit 133 / Warrenton Rd): Direct commuter lot near I-95 for South Stafford and Falmouth riders.
🏛️ Work Destinations Served
- The Pentagon & Crystal City: Direct drop-offs at the Pentagon Transit Center bays.
- Mark Center (Alexandria): DoD facility main transit entrance.
- Downtown D.C. / Federal Triangle: 14th & L, Constitution Ave, & Capitol Hill.
- Navy Yard / DOT HQ: Southeast Federal Center facilities.