Take Metro DC by the handlebars
Single rides. Day passes. Annual memberships. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting town, we’ve got options to help you get where you’re going. And back again.
Compare your options
They’re all good ones.
Bike unlocks
$1
Free
Free
Classic bike prices
$.05/min
45 mins free, then $.05/min
45 mins free, then $.05/min
Ebike prices
$0.15/min
$0.10/min
$0.10/min
Bike Angels
Bike unlocks
$1
Free
Free
Classic bike prices
$.05/min
45 mins free, then $.05/min
45 mins free, then $.05/min
Ebike prices
$0.15/min
$0.10/min
$0.10/min
Bike Angels
Bike unlocks
$1
Free
Free
Classic bike prices
$.05/min
45 mins free, then $.05/min
45 mins free, then $.05/min
Ebike prices
$0.15/min
$0.10/min
$0.10/min
Bike Angels
Capital Bikeshare:
Member-only perks
Capital Bikeshare:
Member-only perks
For less than a dollar a day, you get unlimited 45-minute rides on classic bikes, reduced ebike prices, free unlocks, and a whole lot more.
Angels take bikes from crowded stations to empty stations, making the system work better for everyone. In return, they earn points toward ebike credits, free membership extensions, and more.
Get access to new features before anyone else, and get an opportunity to tell us how we can improve the rider experience.
Reserve-ahead features. Five free unlocks. Being a member means you get more good stuff.
Starting at $95/year*
*Billed upfront annually
Short-term options
Short-term options
Commitment is hard. We get it. That’s why Capital Bikeshare offers day passes and monthly membership.
It’s our kind of town. With stations all over the map, riding with Capital Bikeshare makes it easy to get from destination to destination.
Traffic gets blocked. Trains get packed. But a bike can always get you home.
It goes without saying but we’ll say it: Biking is an eco-friendly way to get around.
Single rides
Great for one-way trips. Just download the Capital Bikeshare or Lyft app and you’re ready to roll. Just $1 to unlock plus $0.05/minute for classic bikes or $0.15/minute for ebikes.
$1 + 0.05/ mins
Day pass
When you’ve got lots to do. $8/day includes unlimited 45-min classic bike rides within a 24-hour period. Ride longer than 45 minutes and pay $0.05/minute. No unlock fees and a discounted rate of $0.10/min on ebikes.
$8/day
Other membership options
Capital Bikeshare is expanding access to bikeshare through $5 annual memberships for qualifying residents, and $0 annual memberships for qualifying individuals in Montgomery County.
Capital Bikeshare partners with businesses to create plans that give employees an affordable, fun, and healthy way to commute.