NOVA with Trent / The Arlington edition

Getting around
in Arlington.

Plan neighborhood buses, walking routes and regional trail connections.

Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.

Arlington

Use ART for the neighborhood leg

Your options

Arlington Transit is the place to check ART routes, schedules and service alerts. Look up the exact stops near your origin and destination, then pair that journey with Metro information when transferring.

Plan the connection

ART’s published adult fare is $2.25, payable with SmarTrip or exact cash; SmarTrip provides eligible transfer discounts. For Shirlington or Columbia Pike events, check the return bus as carefully as the outbound trip rather than assuming rail is at the venue.

Sources checked 2026-10-22.

Arlington

Plan a regional connection deliberately

Your options

The W&OD is managed by NOVA Parks, while the Mount Vernon Trail is maintained by the National Park Service. Use the operator's current map and notices when extending a local Arlington outing onto a regional route.

Plan the connection

Agree on a turnaround point and account for the journey back, especially when walking and cycling companions have different paces.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

Arlington

Use WalkArlington’s neighborhood walks

Your options

WalkArlington’s information now sits within the BikeArlington website. It offers a way to plan a local walk around a neighborhood rather than simply following the fastest driving route.

Plan the connection

Use the route resources to identify crossings and destinations, then allow extra time for hills, stops or a slower companion. When extending an outing to a performance, check the actual venue entrance and the return transit connection as separate parts of the trip.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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