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Fairfax Connector

Transit service in Fairfax County, Virginia Fairfax ConnectorA New Flyer XE40 at Franconia-Springfield station.ParentFairfax CountyFoundedSeptember 1985Headquarters4050 Legato RdLocaleFairfax County, VirginiaService area180 square milesService typeBus serviceRoutes94 (June 2024)Stops4,061Fleet374Daily ridership32,900 (weekdays, Q2 2026)Annual ridership9,771,800 (2025)Fuel typeDiesel, Diesel-electric HybridOperatorTransdevWebsitefairfaxcounty.gov/connector Fairfax Connector is a public transit agency owned and managed by Fairfax County, Virginia. The system operates within Fairfax County and connects to WMATA Metrobus, Washington Metro, and the Virginia Railway Express, as well as other local bus systems. It serves several Fairfax Metro stations and the City of Alexandria. Limited service is also provided to the City of Fairfax, Washington Dulles International Airport, and The Pentagon. In 2025, the system had a ridership of 9,771,800, or about 32,900 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2026. Fairfax Connector services are operated under contract by Transdev, and it operates the third largest bus fleet in Washington Metropolitan Area. History A typical Fairfax Connector bus stop