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About MARC Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)

There's a new way to purchase MARC and MTA Commuter Bus tickets and passes. MARC Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) are free-standing kiosks located at MARC stations and the MTA Transit Store in Baltimore.?

About MTA.CommuterDirect.com/TVM

This section of CommuterDirect.com is provide for registration for special features of the TVMs. Eligible customers may purchase discounted tickets for seniors and disabled persons, after registering on this website. Customers who receive SmartBenefits from their employers will be able to apply SmartBenefits to purchases at TVMs, after registering on this website.

Effective August 10, 2025, CommuterDirect will no longer accept student discounts via the Student Advantage program, as directed by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).

We recommend exploring alternative discount options or contacting your school's administration for potential resources. We understand this change may impact your plans and budgeting, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

This decision is mandated by the MTA and beyond our control. For questions or assistance, please contact us Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm at 703-228-7433. Thank you for your understanding and for being a valued customer.

TVM Locations

  • Washington Union Station
  • MARC Penn Line: Perryville, Aberdeen, Edgewood, Martin Airport, Baltimore Penn Station, West Baltimore, Halethorpe, BWI Marshall Airport Rail Station, Odenton, Bowie State University, New Carrollton
  • MARC Camden Line: Baltimore Camden Station, Dorsey, Savage, Laurel, College Park
  • MARC Brunswick Line: Martinsburg, Brunswick, Point of Rocks, Monocacy, Germantown, Metropolitan Grove, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Kensington, Silver Spring
  • MTA Transit Store: 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
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