Getting around Leesburg: buses, Dulles Greenway, downtown parking

Leesburg has fare-free county buses, on-demand rides, commuter buses to D.C., the Dulles Greenway to the airport and two free downtown parking garages.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: Loudoun County Transit’s bus schedules, Transit On Demand, commuter bus and trip planning pages; the Town of Leesburg’s downtown parking and airport pages; and the Dulles Greenway.

Most Leesburg trips are by car on U.S. 15, Route 7 and the Dulles Greenway, but all of Loudoun County Transit’s local buses are fare free, and an on-demand van service covers the town. Bus questions: Loudoun County Transit, 703-771-5665. For lane closures and road projects, see our road construction guide.

Who to call

Loudoun County Transit (buses): 703-771-5665

Transit On Demand bookings: 571-258-3464

Live traffic: 511 Virginia, or dial 511

State road problems: VDOT, 800-FOR-ROAD

Town Hall Garage monthly spaces: Finance, 703-771-2726

Main roads

The Leesburg Bypass, U.S. 15 and Route 7, loops around the historic downtown; the two routes share a stretch on the south side of town.
Route 7 Business (Market Street) and U.S. 15 Business (King Street) cross downtown and meet at Market and King.
Route 7 runs east as Harry Byrd Highway toward Ashburn and Sterling and west toward Purcellville.
U.S. 15 runs north toward Frederick, Maryland, and south toward Warrenton.
The Dulles Greenway (Route 267) is a 14-mile privately owned toll road connecting Leesburg with Washington Dulles International Airport, open since 1995, according to its operator. Signs at its ramps say a credit card or a smart tag is required at every exit.

Buses

All Loudoun County Transit local bus service is fare free, and every local bus carries a bike rack for two bikes, the county says. Routes that serve Leesburg:

Route	Where it goes
54 (Safe-T Ride)	Leesburg: Target, the Shenandoah Building, the Rehau Building (Loudoun Family Services), Battlefield Shopping Center
55	Leesburg, with Compass Creek Shopping Center and Madison House
56	Leesburg, with Rust Library, Ida Lee Park and Miller Drive
57	Leesburg, with the Village at Leesburg, the Shenandoah Building and Leesburg Premium Outlets
70	Leesburg to Sterling along Leesburg Pike, weekdays and weekends
40	Purcellville to Leesburg, run by Virginia Regional Transit
351	Leesburg Park and Ride lot to the Ashburn Metrorail station

Transit On Demand gives fare-free rides inside a 5- to 6-mile zone in Leesburg, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and, since July 5, weekends. Book the same day or a day ahead in the LC Transit On Demand app, online or at 571-258-3464. It cannot cross into the Sterling zone; use Route 70.

Commuter buses leave the Leesburg Park and Ride lot, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive, on weekday mornings for Washington, D.C. (Routes 481, 485 and 487) and Rosslyn, the Pentagon and Crystal City (Route 482), returning in the afternoon. Commuter fares are paid with a SmarTrip card or exact cash. The county lists bike lockers at the Leesburg and Leesburg II park and ride lots.

Plan a trip: the county points riders to Google Maps’ transit option and the Transit app for real-time arrivals; WMATA’s trip planner covers Metro.

Metro

Leesburg has no Metrorail station. The nearest is Ashburn, the end of the Silver Line; Route 351 connects it with the Leesburg Park and Ride lot. See the county’s Silver Line page.

Airports

Washington Dulles International Airport is about 12 miles southeast of downtown in a straight line, reached by the Dulles Greenway. The Silver Line also stops at the airport. Flights and parking: flydulles.com.
Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO) at Godfrey Field is owned and operated by the town. It has a 5,500-foot runway, serves as a reliever for Dulles and is the second busiest general aviation airport in Virginia, according to the town.

Biking and walking

The Washington and Old Dominion Trail runs through Leesburg, with town bike routes tied into it; see our parks and trails guide. Bikes ride free on the front racks of local buses; commuter buses take bikes only with a county bike-on-bus permit.

Downtown parking

From the Town of Leesburg:

Where	Address	Rules
Town Hall Garage, 300-plus spaces	10 Loudoun St. SW; enter from West Market or Loudoun Street	First two hours free; paid 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays; free after 7 p.m., weekends and holidays
Pennington lot and garage	210 Church St. NE	Always free; 138 lot and 717 garage spaces (not the roof level)
Liberty Street lot	204 Liberty St. SW	Free, 48-hour limit
Loudoun County Garage	146 Loudoun St. SE	County business until 5 p.m. weekdays; free to all after 5 p.m., weekends and holidays
Semones Lot	Behind the General District Courthouse	Court business until 5 p.m. weekdays; free after
Madison Lot	429 Madison Trade Plaza SE	Two hours facing the shops; up to 48 hours facing Harrison Street

On-street parking downtown, about 70 spaces, is metered with a two-hour limit enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; it is free after 5 p.m., on weekends and on holidays. Pay at the meter or with the ParkMobile app. On weekdays, the town suggests the Town Hall Garage instead, which is cheaper and central. A live space count is on the town’s parking garage tracker.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus in Leesburg?

Yes. Loudoun County Transit runs fare-free local Routes 54, 55, 56 and 57 in Leesburg, Route 70 to Sterling and Route 40 to Purcellville. Call 703-771-5665.

How do I get from Leesburg to the Metro?

County bus Route 351 runs between the Leesburg Park and Ride lot, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive, and the Ashburn Metrorail station on the Silver Line.

Is parking free in downtown Leesburg?

The Pennington lot and garage, 210 Church St. NE, is always free. The Town Hall Garage gives the first two hours free and is free after 7 p.m. weekdays, on weekends and on holidays.

What is Leesburg Transit On Demand?

A fare-free, app-based county ride service inside a 5- to 6-mile zone in Leesburg, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Book in the LC Transit On Demand app, online or at 571-258-3464.

What airport is closest to Leesburg?

Washington Dulles International Airport, reached by the Dulles Greenway (Route 267). The town also owns Leesburg Executive Airport, a general aviation field.