Ballston–Hunting Point Line
| A12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston–Hunting Point Line | |||
Route A12 at Ballston–MU in July 2025 | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Metrobus | ||
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Four Mile Run | ||
| Livery | Local | ||
| Status | In Service | ||
| Began service | December 31, 2001 | ||
| Predecessors | 10C, 10D (before December 31, 2001) 10B (2001–2025) | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Fairfax County City of Alexandria Arlington County | ||
| Communities served | Huntington, Old Town Alexandria, Del Ray, Parkfairfax, Arlandia, Avalon Bay, Shirlington, Nauck, Arlington Heights, Buckingham, Ballston | ||
| Landmarks served | Hunting Point, Braddock Road station, The Village at Shirlington, Shirlington Transit Center, Ballston Quarter, Ballston–MU station | ||
| Start | Hunting Point | ||
| Via | Glebe Road, 2nd Street South, Walter Reed Drive, South Kenmore Street, Shirlington Road, Mount Vernon Avenue, Washington Street | ||
| End | Ballston–MU station | ||
| Service | |||
| Level | Daily | ||
| Frequency | 30 minutes 45-60 minutes (Daily Evening Service) | ||
| Operates | 4:45 AM – 1:32 AM (Weekdays) 5:45 AM – 1:34 AM (Saturdays) 5:45 AM – 11:38 PM (Sundays) | ||
| Ridership | 591,018 (FY 2024) | ||
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | ||
| Timetable | Hunting Point–Ballston Line | ||
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The Ballston–Hunting Point Line, designated as Route A12, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between Hunting Point and Ballston–MU station of the Orange and Silver lines of the Washington Metro. This line provides service within the neighborhoods in Fairfax County, Alexandria, and Arlington County. Alongside the neighborhoods, it also brings service through the marketplace, businesses, and offices within the counties.