Columbia Pike–National Landing Line
| A40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike–National Landing Line | |||
Route 16M arriving at Skyline City in 2023. | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Metrobus | ||
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Four Mile Run | ||
| Livery | Local | ||
| Status | In Service | ||
| Began service | September 7, 2003 | ||
| Predecessors | 16G, 16H (before June 24, 2023) 16M (2023–2025) | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Fairfax County Arlington County, Southwest | ||
| Communities served | Skyline City, Columbia Forest, Arlington Mill, Barcroft, Arlington Heights, Penrose, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Downtown | ||
| Landmarks served | Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, United States Air Force Memorial, Pentagon City station, Crystal City station, The Wharf (Late night only), L'Enfant Plaza station (Late night only) | ||
| Start | Skyline City | ||
| Via | Columbia Pike | ||
| End | Crystal City station L'Enfant Plaza station (Late night only) | ||
| Other routes | F44 and A49 | ||
| Service | |||
| Level | Daily | ||
| Frequency | 12 Minutes (7AM - 9PM) 20 - 30 minutes (After 9PM) | ||
| Operates | 5:30 AM – 1:45 AM | ||
| Ridership | 1,126,585 (FY 2024) | ||
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | ||
| Timetable | Columbia Pike–National Landing Line | ||
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The Columbia Pike–National Landing Line, designated as Route A40, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between Skyline City and Crystal City station of the Yellow and Blue lines of the Washington Metro, with late night trips extending to L'Enfant Plaza station of the Blue, Orange, Silver, Green and Yellow Lines of the Washington Metro. This line is part of the Pike Ride service, which runs through Columbia Pike. This line provides service through the neighborhoods of Fairfax County and Arlington County to Crystal City. Unlike the Columbia Pike Line, the Columbia Pike–National Landing Line does not serve Columbia Pike past the Arlington County line.