Manassas by car, train and bus: I-66 exits 44 and 47, VRE and Amtrak at the downtown depot, free OmniRide local buses, and downtown parking rules.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: the City of Manassas Getting Around pages and parking pages, the Virginia Department of Transportation, VRE and OmniRide. For road work this week see our road construction and closures guide.

Manassas sits just south of I-66 with Route 28 running through the middle of the city, and it has a downtown train station: Virginia Railway Express commuter trains and Amtrak both stop at the historic depot on West Street. Local OmniRide buses are free. Downtown parking is free in most lots, with time limits on weekdays. Parking and permits: City Treasurer’s parking office, 703-257-8242. Towed? Call police non-emergency, 703-257-8000. Road conditions: dial 511.

What this means for you

  • Commuting to D.C.: VRE’s Manassas Line from the downtown depot; get a free red permit for the city’s commuter lots.
  • Getting around town without a car: OmniRide Local buses are free, and OmniRide Connect microtransit covers Manassas and Manassas Park.
  • Coming downtown on a weekday morning? Park on level 2 of the garage (4 hours free) or in a timed lot; everything opens up after 10 a.m. in the garage and after 5 p.m. in the lots.

Roads

  • I-66 passes north of the city. VDOT’s exit list shows exit 44, Route 234 (Prince William Parkway) and exit 47, Route 234 (Sudley Road, signed Route 234 Business toward Manassas), both in Prince William County, and exit 53, Route 28 (Sully Road) in Fairfax County.
  • Route 28 is the city’s main north-south road, called Centreville Road, Center Street, Church Street and Nokesville Road along the way. VDOT is studying widening it north of Liberia Avenue; see our road construction guide.
  • Route 234 Business (Sudley Road and Grant Avenue) crosses the city from I-66 toward downtown.
  • Live traffic and closures: Virginia 511 or dial 511.

Trains

The Manassas depot, 9431 West St., is both a VRE and an Amtrak station. Buy tickets at the self-service kiosk in the waiting room.

Buses: OmniRide

OmniRide runs these services in Manassas:

Service What it does Fare
OmniRide Local Local buses in and around Manassas, including the Balls Ford commuter lot, NOVA Community College and Manassas Park VRE; weekend service on local routes Free
OmniRide Connect Microtransit (on-demand rides) in Manassas and Manassas Park See OmniRide
OmniRide Express Commuter buses to the Dulles Corridor, Herndon, Reston, the Pentagon and downtown Washington Paid
OmniRide Metro Express Commuter buses to the Tysons Corner Metro station Paid
OmniRide East-West Express Connects Manassas with eastern Prince William County Paid

Plan a trip with the OmniRide system map or the Transit app for real-time arrivals. For carpools and vanpools, the city points to Commuter Connections and the GoMyWayVA trip planner.

Airports

  • Washington Manassas Airport (HEF), owned by the city, is a general aviation airport. The FAA issued it a Part 139 certificate in 2026, the last federal step before airline service, which the city expects to begin by the end of 2027 (city release). Main line: 703-361-1882.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (flydulles.com) is the closest airport with scheduled airline service today. OmniRide Express serves the Dulles Corridor; check its routes before relying on it for a flight.

Downtown parking

From the city’s downtown parking map:

Where Rule on weekdays Evenings and weekends
Public lots south of the railroad tracks 4 hours free, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unrestricted after 5 p.m. and on weekends
Public lots north of the tracks 2 hours free, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unrestricted after 5 p.m. and on weekends
Street parking downtown 2 hours, no charge
Parking garage, level 2 4 hours free, or paid all-day parking before 10 a.m. (ParkMobile or kiosk) All levels free after 10 a.m. weekdays and all weekend
Red-permit commuter lots City VRE permit holders Unrestricted after 10 a.m. weekdays and on weekends
  • The Prince William lot is closed Saturdays from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the farmers market.
  • All lots can close for special events, such as the Fourth of July and the Christmas parade.
  • Permits: free red permits for city VRE commuters; blue permits for downtown residents and workers; one-time temporary permits for longer visits, all from the Treasurer’s Office (details).
  • Oversized vehicles (over 10,000 pounds, 21 feet long or 102 inches wide) may not park in residential neighborhoods.
  • Electric car charging: city chargers bill through the ChargePoint app.

Walking and biking

The city’s walking and biking page covers its bike plan and safety programs. New trails are planned, including the Godwin Trail and the Stonewall Trail; see our parks and trails guide. Bikes can ride OmniRide buses, the city says.

Related: moving to Manassas and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a train from Manassas to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Virginia Railway Express runs Manassas Line commuter trains from the downtown depot to Washington, and Amtrak’s Northeast Regional, Crescent and Cardinal trains also stop at Manassas.

Are buses free in Manassas?

OmniRide local bus routes are free. OmniRide also runs microtransit (OmniRide Connect) in Manassas and Manassas Park and paid express buses to Tysons, the Pentagon and downtown Washington.

Where can I park in downtown Manassas?

Lots south of the railroad tracks allow four hours and lots north of the tracks two hours, free, on weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; street parking is two hours. The garage is free for everyone after 10 a.m. weekdays and all weekend.

What I-66 exit is Manassas?

VDOT lists two I-66 exits for Route 234 in Prince William County: exit 44 (Prince William Parkway) and exit 47 (Sudley Road, Route 234 Business, toward Manassas).

Does Manassas have an airport?

Yes. The city owns Washington Manassas Airport, a general aviation airport that received its FAA Part 139 certificate in 2026; commercial passenger flights are expected to start by the end of 2027.