Commuting From Manassas: VRE Manassas Line, the 66 Express Lanes and Route 28
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Quick Answer: How Do People Commute From Manassas?
Last updated October 15, 2026
Quick answer: by train or by I-66. The VRE Manassas Line stops at Broad Run, the downtown Manassas depot and Manassas Park on weekdays only; the first northbound train leaves Manassas at 5:09 a.m. and reaches Union Station at 6:20 a.m. Drivers use I-66, where the 66 Express Lanes run from Route 29 in Gainesville to the Beltway with free trips for HOV-3+ carpools with an E-ZPass Flex, or Route 28 north toward Centreville and Dulles. In our October 2026 test from the downtown depot around 4 p.m., Dulles Airport was about 33 minutes away and the Pentagon about 58 minutes using the Express Lanes.
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Commute Options at a Glance
| Option | Where it goes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| VRE Manassas Line | Broad Run, Manassas and Manassas Park to Burke Centre, Alexandria, Crystal City, L’Enfant and Union Station | Weekdays only; seven northbound trains in the morning and one in the afternoon |
| 66 Express Lanes | I-66 from Route 29 in Gainesville to I-495, then Inside the Beltway toward Rosslyn | Dynamic tolls; HOV-3+ free with E-ZPass Flex |
| Route 28 | North to Centreville, Chantilly and Dulles Airport | Six lanes in Fairfax County north of Bull Run; widening planned in Prince William County |
| Prince William Parkway (Route 234) | South and east toward I-95 and Woodbridge | County interchange work at Sudley Manor Drive runs to 2030 |
| Amtrak | Long-distance and regional trains at the Manassas depot | The city notes Amtrak service at the historic depot |
VRE: Manassas, Manassas Park and Broad Run
The Manassas Line has three stops in the Manassas area, listed by VRE as:
- Broad Run: 10637 Piper Lane, Bristow. Free surface parking. End of the line.
- Manassas: 9451 West St., at the historic downtown depot. Free surface parking, and a garage with a valid permit.
- Manassas Park: 9300 Manassas Dr. Free surface parking, plus a 740-space parking garage that VRE says is now in use.
Weekday schedule: seven northbound trains leave Broad Run between 5:01 a.m. and 8:01 a.m., plus one afternoon train at 3:28 p.m. The 5:09 a.m. train from Manassas reaches Alexandria at 5:55 and Union Station at 6:20. Trains 332 and 334 end at Alexandria, where riders can switch to Metro. Southbound, afternoon and evening trains leave Union Station from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; the last one reaches Manassas at 8:09 p.m. A single early train leaves Union Station at 6:35 a.m. for Manassas.
No weekend service: VRE runs weekdays only and does not run on federal holidays, and it runs an “S” schedule on some holidays and bad-weather days. For Oct. 19 to 23, 2026, VRE posted a modified schedule because Amtrak work will cut access to Union Station. Check Schedules before you ride.
Coming up: VRE plans to shift the Broad Run platform east and enlarge the train yard, with construction listed from December 2026 to February 2029. See the development tracker.
Driving: I-66 and the 66 Express Lanes
The 66 Express Lanes Outside the Beltway run 22.5 miles alongside three regular lanes between I-495 and Route 29 in Gainesville, and they fully opened in November 2022. Tolls change with demand, and vehicles with three or more people ride free with an E-ZPass Flex. Inside the Beltway, I-66 between I-495 and Route 29 in Rosslyn operates as express lanes on weekdays from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. eastbound and 3 to 7 p.m. westbound. These lanes are part of Northern Virginia’s 94-mile express lanes network. Sources: 66 Express Lanes and 66 Express Outside the Beltway FAQs.
Route 28 Toward Centreville and Dulles
Route 28 runs through downtown Manassas and north toward Centreville, Chantilly and Dulles Airport. In Fairfax County, Route 28 was widened from four to six lanes between the Bull Run bridge and Route 29, with substantial completion celebrated on November 1, 2023. On the Prince William County side, the county removed the planned Route 28 Bypass and, on January 20, 2026, adopted a plan to widen Route 28 from four to six lanes between the Manassas city line and the Fairfax County line; no construction schedule has been published. In the city, a two-lane roundabout is under construction at Sudley Road, Centreville Road and Prescott Avenue, so expect work zones there.
Measured Drive Times From Downtown Manassas
| Destination | Distance and time | Route Google Maps chose |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles International Airport | About 16.7 miles, 33 minutes | Route 28 north |
| Reston Town Center | About 20.1 miles, 41 minutes | Route 28 north (route includes tolls) |
| Tysons Corner Center | About 21.6 miles, 38 minutes | 66 Express Lanes (tolls) |
| The Pentagon | About 31.1 miles, 58 minutes | 66 Express Lanes and I-66 east (tolls) |
Approximate, measured with Google Maps on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at about 4 p.m. from the Manassas depot at 9431 West St. Times change with traffic and tolls; Nikki can run the commute for any home you’re considering.
Airports: Dulles Today, Manassas Next
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 33 minutes from downtown by Route 28 in our test. Closer to home, the city-owned Washington Manassas Airport (HEF), formerly Manassas Regional Airport, received its FAA Part 139 commercial operating certificate on August 31, 2026; the airport says passenger service is expected to launch by the end of 2027. Until airlines are announced, it serves general aviation. HEF Earns FAA Part 139 Certification.
Choosing a Home Around Your Commute
- Train commuters: compare walking or driving distance to the Manassas, Manassas Park and Broad Run stations, and check parking at your likely departure time.
- I-66 drivers: look at how you reach I-66 and whether you will carpool for free Express Lane trips.
- Route 28 drivers: drive the route at rush hour, and follow the city roundabout and the county widening plan.
- Jurisdiction still matters: commute aside, the city, Manassas Park and county have different taxes and services. See City of Manassas vs. a Manassas address.
Manassas Commute FAQ
Does VRE run on weekends from Manassas?
No. The VRE Manassas Line runs on weekdays only, and VRE does not run on federal holidays such as Thanksgiving and the day after.
What time is the first VRE train from Manassas?
On VRE’s current weekday schedule, the first northbound train leaves Broad Run at 5:01 a.m., Manassas at 5:09 a.m. and Manassas Park at 5:15 a.m., reaching Union Station at 6:20 a.m.
What time is the last VRE train back to Manassas?
The last southbound train on the weekday schedule leaves Union Station at 7 p.m. and reaches Manassas at 8:09 p.m. and Broad Run at 8:19 p.m.
Is parking free at the Manassas VRE stations?
VRE lists free surface parking at Manassas Park and Broad Run, and free surface parking plus a garage with a valid permit at the Manassas station.
Do carpools ride free on the I-66 Express Lanes?
Vehicles with three or more people (HOV-3+) ride toll free on the 66 Express Lanes with an E-ZPass Flex. Other drivers pay a dynamic toll.
Who is the top realtor in Manassas, VA?
Nikki Lagouros is the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, based on RealTrends rankings and her team’s transaction records.
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Sources
Sources (last updated October 15, 2026):
- VRE: Schedules; Manassas Line weekday schedule; Stations; Broad Run Expansion; Manassas Park parking expansion
- VDOT and 66 Express: 66 Express Lanes; 66 Express Outside the Beltway FAQs
- Fairfax County: Route 28 Widening Project
- Prince William County: Mobility Chapter Update (Route 28 Changes); Mobility Chapter Updates (CPA2025-00007 approved January 20, 2026); Capital Improvement Projects
- City of Manassas: Sudley Road/Centreville Road Roundabout Project; Southern Railway Depot
- Washington Manassas Airport: About Washington Manassas Airport; HEF Earns FAA Part 139 Certification
- Google Maps drive times measured October 15, 2026
- Nikki Lagouros Rankings & Data
- Photo: VRE Broad Run station, by Mitchazenia, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.