About West Falls Church Station
West Falls Church–VT/UVA is an Orange Line station located at the major interchange of I-66 and Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) in Falls Church, Virginia. It opened on June 7, 1986, as part of the Orange Line's western extension, and is designated as a major Park & Ride hub serving commuters from the I-66 corridor west of Washington DC.
The station's VT/UVA suffix refers to Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia — universities that operate shuttle services from the station to their Northern Virginia centers. This makes West Falls Church a key access point for students and faculty enrolled in graduate programs at the Northern Virginia campuses of both universities.
Unlike Vienna and Dunn Loring, West Falls Church features a structured parking garage rather than surface lots, providing covered parking and generally more available spaces later in the morning. The station is in Fare Zone 2B, which means lower fares to downtown DC than the two stations to the west.
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Rider Tips
- Virginia Tech and UVA operate shuttle buses from the station to their Northern Virginia graduate campuses. These are primarily for enrolled students and faculty — check each university's transportation office for current schedules and eligibility.
- The structured garage means covered parking, which stays available longer than Vienna's surface lot. Good option if you're heading to the station after 7:30 AM. Daily rate is $6.00 on weekdays.
- Accessible from I-66 East at Exit 66 (Haycock Road/Falls Church). The entrance is just off the highway — one of the most convenient station access points from the highway in Northern Virginia.
- Fairfax Connector and ART (Arlington Transit) buses serve the station, connecting to Falls Church, the Route 7 corridor, and the Route 50 corridor through Arlington.
- West Falls Church is in Fare Zone 2B — cheaper than Vienna and Dunn Loring. Peak fare to Metro Center is approximately $3.25, a savings of about $0.65 versus riding from Vienna.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does West Falls Church have a parking garage?
Yes. West Falls Church has a multi-level structured parking garage with approximately 1,600 spaces. The garage provides covered parking, which means it fills more slowly than open lots like Vienna. Daily rate is $6.00 on weekdays, and parking is free on weekends and federal holidays.
How is West Falls Church different from East Falls Church?
West Falls Church is Orange Line only, located at I-66 and Route 7. East Falls Church (the next stop east) is served by both the Orange and Silver lines, making it a transfer point. East Falls Church is closer to Arlington and is in Fare Zone 2, while West Falls Church is in Zone 2B.
How long is the ride from West Falls Church to downtown DC?
From West Falls Church to Metro Center takes approximately 30–35 minutes on the Orange Line. To Farragut West is about 28 minutes. The station is in Fare Zone 2B, so fares are lower than from Vienna or Dunn Loring — peak fare to Metro Center is approximately $3.25.