Columbia Pike–Pentagon Line
| F44 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike–Pentagon Line | |||
An unrehabbed 2006 Orion VII CNG running on the 16A in 2010 | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Metrobus | ||
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Four Mile Run | ||
| Livery | Local | ||
| Status | In Service | ||
| Began service | 1921 | ||
| Ended service | 16D: March 29, 2015 16B, 16J, & 16P: June 24, 2018 16A, 16C, 16E: June 29, 2025 | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Fairfax County Arlington County | ||
| Communities served | Annandale, Sleepy Hollow, Lincolnia, Lake Barcroft, Bailey's Crossroads, Columbia Forest, Arlington Mill, Barcroft, Arlington Heights, Penrose, Pentagon City | ||
| Landmarks served | Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, United States Air Force Memorial, Pentagon City station, Pentagon station | ||
| Start | Annandale | ||
| Via | Columbia Pike | ||
| End | Pentagon station | ||
| Other routes | A40 and A49 | ||
| Service | |||
| Level | Daily | ||
| Frequency | 30 - 60 minutes | ||
| Operates | 5:30 AM – 12:00 AM | ||
| Ridership | 751,750 (16A, FY 2024) 414,985 (16C, FY 2024) 63,421 (16E, FY 2024) | ||
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | ||
| Timetable | Columbia Pike Line | ||
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The Columbia Pike–Pentagon Line, designated as Route F44, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between the neighborhood of Annandale and Pentagon station of the Yellow and Blue lines of the Washington Metro. This line is part of the Pike Ride service, which runs through Columbia Pike. This line provides service to Annandale and the Pentagon Transit Center from the neighborhoods of Fairfax County and Arlington County. Alongside the neighborhoods, it also brings service through the marketplace, business, and offices through Columbia Pike.