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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 8:00 am
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dchristiva
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Originally Posted by UAPremExecflyer
It's not worth getting a SmartTrip card for such a short stay. It costs $5 http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/ and you really won't save that much money in 24 hours. You can buy a one-day pass http://www.wmata.com/fares/purchase/passes.cfm
I'd say that depends on whether the OP is visiting D.C. more than once. I moved from D.C. to NY over 10 years ago and kept my SmarTrip card for use whenever I visit. Saves me a few minutes each time since I don't have to buy a new farecard each visit. That's easily been worth the $5 investment.
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