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===Mass transit=== ====Rail==== [[File:Covered walkway at Franconia-Springfield Metro Station seen from the parking garage.jpg|right|thumb|[[Franconia-Springfield (Washington Metro)|Franconia–Springfield Metro Station]]]] Springfield is served by two major commuter rail systems that provide connectivity to Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia suburbs. * The [[Virginia Railway Express]] (VRE) operates two stations in Springfield on its [[Fredericksburg Line]]: ** [[Backlick Road (VRE station)|Backlick Road station]] offers limited weekday service and is primarily used by local commuters from North Springfield and Ravensworth. It includes a small parking lot and sheltered platform.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backlick Road Station|url=https://www.vre.org/service/stations/backlick-road/|publisher=Virginia Railway Express|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> ** [[Franconia–Springfield Station]] is a full-service regional hub shared by VRE and the Washington Metro. It includes a large parking garage, kiss-and-ride area, bus bays, and bicycle facilities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franconia–Springfield Station|url=https://www.vre.org/service/stations/franconia-springfield/|publisher=Virginia Railway Express|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> * The [[Washington Metro]]'s [[Blue Line (Washington Metro)|Blue Line]] terminates at the [[Franconia–Springfield (Washington Metro)|Franconia–Springfield station]]. The Metro station provides access to downtown Washington, Arlington, the Pentagon, and connections to the Yellow and Orange Lines.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franconia–Springfield Metro Station|url=https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/franconia-springfield.cfm|publisher=Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> ====Bus==== Springfield is a transit hub served by several local, regional, and intercity bus services: * [[Fairfax Connector]] provides local and express bus routes connecting Springfield to Burke, Lorton, Tysons, and the Franconia–Springfield Metro station. Notable routes include 306, 321/322, and 334.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fairfax Connector Schedules|url=https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/schedules|publisher=Fairfax County Department of Transportation|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> * [[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority]] (WMATA) operates several Metrobus routes through Springfield, including 18G/H/J, 17M, and 29K/N, which connect to the Pentagon, Landmark Mall, and Old Town Alexandria.<ref>{{cite web|title=Metrobus Maps & Schedules|url=https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/|publisher=WMATA|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> * [[OmniRide]], operated by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, offers commuter buses between Prince William County and the Franconia–Springfield Metro station, primarily during peak hours.<ref>{{cite web|title=OmniRide Express Schedules|url=https://omniride.com/service/express/franconia-springfield/|publisher=OmniRide|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> * [[BestBus]] provides intercity service to New York City with occasional seasonal stops in the Springfield area, depending on demand and ticket sales.<ref>{{cite web|title=BestBus – About Us|url=https://www.bestbus.com/about-us/|publisher=BestBus|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> * [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]] operates regional and long-distance bus services from the Franconia–Springfield Transit Center, with direct routes to Richmond, Raleigh, and New York.<ref>{{cite web|title=Greyhound – Franconia–Springfield Station|url=https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-station-760460|publisher=Greyhound|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref> The Franconia–Springfield Transit Center serves as a multimodal hub integrating Metro, VRE, Fairfax Connector, Metrobus, and intercity services. It is part of Fairfax County’s ongoing plans for transit-oriented development in the Springfield Community Business Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Springfield Community Business Center Plan|url=https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/springfield-cbc|publisher=Fairfax County Government|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref>
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