Transit: Real-Time Transit App

- June 6, 2017

Everyone

Maps & Navigation

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Description

Transit is your real-time urban travel companion. Navigate your city’s public transit system with accurate real-time predictions, simple trip planning, step-by-step navigation, service disruption notifications, and departure and stop reminders... all presented in a clear, bold interface. Public transport not cooperating? Easily request an Uber, reserve a car2go, or grab the closest bike share.

Over 125 supported cities including NYC, Chicago, Washington DC, LA, SF, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and many more across North America & Europe. Check below for a partial list.

👉Google Play Picks👈
📰 'Killer App' - WSJ📰
⏰“You won't realize how much time you can save planning until you use this app” - LA Times⏰
🏆"MBTA has a favorite transit app — and it's called Transit" - Boston Globe🏆
🗽NYC MTA App Quest Award Winner🗽
🚆Elected Official App of Toronto Transit Commission — TTC/blogTO🚆

KEY FEATURES
- Know when your next subway or bus is arriving with real-time predictions
- Plan A-to-B trips with ease.
- See exactly where your bus or train is on the map in real-time.
- Get push notifications if service disruptions will affect your commute (in select cities).
- Launch GO for step-by-step navigation when you’re on an unfamiliar route.
- Receive departure alarms and stop notifications as well as prompts to pick up the pace in GO.
- View schedules and route itineraries. Even offline.
- Locate bike share stations, see the number of bikes available, pay for passes, and unlock bikes (in select cities).
- Check ETAs for the closest Uber and request a ride.
- Find nearby car share vehicles and book one.
- Support for all transportation modes: bus / metro / subway / light rail / streetcar / train / Uber / bike share / car2go / ferry

Here is a partial list of supported agencies and cities ( full list: http://transitapp.com/region)

⚾USA⚾
Atlanta: MARTA*, CCT, GRTA
Austin: Capital Metro*, B-cycle
Baltimore: MTA*
Boston: MBTA*, Hubway
Chicago: CTA*, Metra*, PACE, NICTD, Divvy
Cincinnati: Metro*, TANK
Cleveland: RTA*
Columbus: COTA*, CoGo
Dallas: DART, Fort Worth T
Denver: RTD*, B-cycle
Hampton Roads: HRT
Hartford (and CT): CTTransit, CTFastrak*
Honolulu: TheBus*
Houston: METRO*
Las Vegas: RTC*
Los Angeles: LA Metro*, Metrolink, OCTA*, LADOT*, Omnitrans, RTA, Burbank Bus, Foothill*, Big Blue Bus*, Glendale Beeline*
Louisville: TARC*
Madison: Metro*, B-cycle
Miami: MDT*, BCT, Palm Tran*, Tri-Rail, Citi Bike
Milwaukee: MCTS*, Bublr Bikes
Minneapolis: Metro Transit*, MVTA, Plymouth*, SouthWest*, U. Minnesota*, Nice Ride
NYC Metro: New York MTA*, Metro-North (MNR)*, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)*, NJ Transit (NJT)*, PATH, SI Ferry, NICE*, Bee-Line, RI Tram, NY Waterway, SIR* Citi Bike
Orlando: Lynx*
Philadelphia: SEPTA*, PATCO, Indego
Phoenix: Valley Metro*
Pittsburgh: Port Authority (PAAC)*
Portland: TriMet*
SLC: UTA*, GREENbike
San Diego: MTS*, NCTD*
SF Bay Area: SF BART*, SF MUNI*, Caltrain*, AC Transit*, VTA*, County Connection*, SamTrans, Bay Area Bike Share
Seattle: Metro Transit*, City of Seattle*, Sound Transit*, Pierce Transit, Pronto
St. Louis*
Tampa Bay: HART*, PSTA
Washington DC: WMATA (DC Metro & Bus)*, DC Circulator*, Ride On*, Arlington (ART)*, Fairfax Connector, VRE*, DASH, Capital Bike Share
+20 more cities!

🍁CANADA🍁
Calgary
Edmonton: ETS*
Halifax
London: LTC
Montréal: STM, RTL, STL*, AMT*, MRC, CIT, Bixi
Ottawa: OC Transpo*, STO
Québec: RTC*
Saskatoon*
Toronto (GTA): TTC*, GO Transit, York (YRT/VIVA)*, Guelph, HSR*, Grand River (GRT), Brampton (BT), MiWay, Burlington, Oakville, Durham (DRT), Toronto Bike Share
Vancouver: TransLink*, SkyTrain*
Victoria: BC Transit
Windsor
Winnipeg*
+ 10 more cities!

⛵EUROPE⛵
London*
Paris*
Marseille*
Milan*
Rome*
Berlin*
+many more!

🏄Australia🏄
Melbourne*
Sydney*
+ more!

*includes real-time info(eg bus time & subway time in NYC, bus tracker & train tracker in Chicago, NextBus in Boston, etc)

Reviews

4.2

36,330 total

5 22,608

4 6,865

3 2,747

2 1,510

1 2,600

Corvus Raven

GPS location is not updating. Other GPS apps seem to work fine. (-1) Crashes nearly 50% of the time with no indication why. Replication of what may lead to crash inconclusive as trying to replicate what causes crashes is not consistent.(-1) Offline is not useable. Just a message that indicates no scheduled services. Leads me to think Wi-Fi is required as only time it seems to work. (-1) When working it does seem accurate given scheduling of local Transit system. Which is somewhat surprising. (+/-0 this is an expected operation) [HALIFAX, NS, CA] After update: doesn't appear to be crashing. Will check Wi-Fi/Offline and GPS location soon and update. Devs: Thank you for your reply.

Joel Bradshaw

This app does everything I need it to and almost nothing that it shouldn't. Quick, easy arrival time, excellent transit planning that is reminiscent of the great Hipmunk, and transit navigation that is best-in-class. The developers continually update, adding Uber, Car2Go, and bikeshare integrations (now with bike and bikeshare trip time!), plus a brilliant Wear interface that is exactly what I wanted it to be. The new GO navigation is well thought out and very helpful, and real-time planning is an obvious win. These devs do everything right.

Don't know what this developer is up to. Every update it keeps getting worse. Now instead of showing me several options to go from A to B, it shows me walking directions (which will take 4 hours). Other transit apps show like 10 different routes to get from A to B. Uninstalled this junk app.

Ryan/Osain Pitter

Whatever update that recently happened ruined this app. Doesn't even show the proper routes anymore and shows walking and biking options I definitely don't care about and gets me to my destination hours late or I have to leave hours ahead. Tried reinstalling. Might just give it up entirely.

Reginald Marable Jr

Maryland is in the process of updating the bus system, and a lot of folks are still confused on how it works, and not sure how there are going to get to work on time. Did some research I this app really did help alot. Wish the state of Maryland would have invested more money into this app.

Alexis Sheid Kleeberger

Usually helpful but inaccurate at times. Sometimes the app will have 2 buses arriving within 5-15 min of each other. I'll arrive with minutes to spare but no bus, it will come at the next predicted time. It's been inaccurate 3 out of the 6 times I've used the app in the past week.

User reviews

Corvus Raven June 22, 2017

Transit App, Inc. June 12, 2017

Hey there! Could you send us an email through the About section of the app? That way we can take a closer look into those glitches! Also, have you had a chance to update the app to 4.2? The update should address many of the glitches you've written about!

Joel Bradshaw June 23, 2017

June 11, 2017

Transit App, Inc. June 14, 2017

Hi there, we're really sorry to see you go. As well as the walking directions, Transit definitely should give you several options using public transport! We'd really like to look into why you didn't see transit directions the other day. If you're willing to give us another try, we'd really appreciate if you could send an email if it happens again.

Ryan/Osain Pitter June 12, 2017

Transit App, Inc. June 15, 2017

Hi Ryan, could you send us an email through the app? We haven't had another of reports of this so I would love to take a closer look on our side!

Reginald Marable Jr June 17, 2017

Alexis Sheid Kleeberger June 12, 2017

Transit App, Inc. June 14, 2017

Hi Alexis, thanks for the extra details! Unfortunately, since the schedules and real-time data we display come directly from the transit agencies, our information is only as accurate as what the agency provides. However, if there is a discrepancy between our app and the official agency information, feel free to send us an email!

Phillip Mulligan June 8, 2017

It's only as good as the transit system that uses it. Edmonton Transit is not the most predictable or reliable system but this app makes it more understandable. Tracking a buses movements on a route is the only way to use the buses because they can't stick to schedules on most routes. This app tells you in real time what is happening on a given bus route if the buses have tracking installed.

Tm B June 16, 2017

Useless app... Tells you that you have so many minutes to get to your stop then when u get there and wait all it keeps telling you how many minutes late the bus is and that you now have to wait longer. To wait some more for it to tell you the bus is still late

Transit App, Inc. June 20, 2017

Hey there! The schedules and real-time data we display come directly from the transit agencies, so our information is only as accurate as what the agency provides. The app doesn’t know whether or not the bus has actually arrived at the stop which is why the countdown continues when waiting for the bus.

Jonathan Gates June 21, 2017

Easily one of the best apps for urban public transit commuters. I use it in my home city (Portland, Oregon) and in every major city to which I travel. It works brilliantly and the developers have managed to add functionality without cluttering the interface.

Ras Fari June 26, 2017

I am really disappointed with the most recent update. It does not show me anything along my route anymore. Use to work fine before.

Joseph Apollo June 7, 2017

Great app. Needs more work on location. I'm on the train but the app sometimes says "Unplanned detour in effect" even though no changes from the train itself occur. I refer this app often so maybe its time to charge for your service. I'm willing to pay for optimized route information.

Noize Girl June 13, 2017

When I first installed this, it was very accurate. Lately, probably for about a week or so, the scheduled times have been off by 5 minutes or so. I thought the last update would fix it, but last night it was still incorrect in the time of the next metro. Please fix it to reflect the spring/summer schedules. Thanks. I'm in Montreal, so using STM site to compare. I've been waiting for the scheduling errors to be fixed. Last metro times are way off, not reliable. Please update to reflect the seasonal changes in the schedule.

Transit App, Inc. June 14, 2017

Hi fellow Montrealer - thanks for the information! We just checked the last metro times in Montreal for all the lines and from what we can see they match the STM website. If we're missing, something, could you send us an email to info@transitapp.com with the specifics (screenshots would be really helpful!) so that we can have a closer look?

Cein Antares June 19, 2017

Great.... When the bus is on time. Needs some kind of function that works around the bus running late. An alarm or something. Or maybe the option to dictate how long a layover option you want between transfers because you know one bus is chronically late.

Transit App, Inc. June 20, 2017

Hi there! Late buses are definitely something we trying to account for in the app! We hope to build our own trip planner that will allow us to customise layover and transfer options so stay tuned!

Tee Fallz June 20, 2017

It would be nice if I can log in. It remembers all my save places and buses or/& trains. I change phones a lot. It would help if someone got a new phone. Still not good with where the train is. It just goes off the schedule which most train are never on time with there schedule. The bus is the only thing that is true to time most of the time. Hope you find a way to save my data.

Transit App, Inc. April 2, 2014

Hey Trinity, indeed there's no way to track lettered trains right now (assuming you are in NYC). We do it in numbered tains, however. The nearby mode should also work offline (no interaction needed on your side)!

raymund montano June 25, 2017

What happen to the update? Doesnt show nearby bustops. And worst, doesnt show my bus stop schedule from where im standing.bring back the old app pls. Thanks

Jax S June 22, 2017

Inconsistent. Sometimes works well other times it left me stranded without a bus till morning. Doesn't tell you the direction it's going in on loop back bus routes.

Matt Barber June 20, 2017

Inaccurate. I missed the bus, even though this app told me I had 4 minutes. If you can't count on the times, then what's that point of having this app?

Harvir June 16, 2017

App use to be accurate, but now it's just not even close. The app told me the bus comes in 5 minutes, I walk to the stop check it in my way tells me 5 minutes still and the bus by me and but it still tells me 5 mins

Transit App, Inc. June 20, 2017

Hi there! I'm sorry that the bus was running late, I know that can be frustrating! The app updates to reflect any service delays and detours which are why the times keep changing.

Richard Keith June 26, 2017

Pretty good overall. Few issues in previous versions-phantom buses, signal loss and locking up. Will see how this version does.New york based.

Kevin Rodriguez Roman June 19, 2017

Wow! I use public trasportation every day, I was wondering why an app like this did not exist, but here you go! And it's beautifully implemented. Thanks for the awsome app!

Huh D June 9, 2017

Im in NYC. There is no real time transit info..at least for subway trains. Everything is based on schedule, and of course no trains are on time. App is off by 10 minutes usually so I might as well go back to google maps.

Transit App, Inc. June 12, 2017

Hey there! Unfortunately, the MTA does not provide real-time data for many of their lines. Have you had a chance to check out our GO feature? That uses crowdsourcing to get our users more real-time data in NYC, you can read more about it here: https://transitapp.com/banners/crowdsourcing.

Rich Schlameuss June 15, 2017

App does a great job of navigating public transit, even in semi-rural areas. Keep up the great work!

Sunil Ramkissoon June 15, 2017

This app is never correct for nyc trains. Why offer the feature if it doesn't work. The developers just use the time sheet for the train as the time the train will get there. This is nyc the trains are never on time.

Transit App, Inc. June 20, 2017

Hey there, have you had a chance to check out our GO feature? Because the MTA doesn't have real-time data for all of their lines, we launched GO for crowdsourcing real-time info!

Chelsea Spiral June 9, 2017

God damn app made me late for work. Times are ALL off don't trust it. It used to be good.

Transit App, Inc. June 9, 2017

Hey there Chelsea! What are you finding that has changed recently? Because we get all of the data in the app directly from the transit agencies, we can only be as accurate as they are!

Justin Mendoza June 22, 2017

Random crashes all the time on my Pixel. If it would work, I'd rate it 4 or 5, it's pretty slick.

Transit App, Inc. June 22, 2017

Hey Justin, could you send us an email through the About section of the app? I'd love to take a closer look at those crashes and get them worked out!

Dominic Gilboy June 23, 2017

It could be better if the real time buses always showed the location of the buses along each route. They only pop up on the map sometimes.

John Tod June 19, 2017

I don't bus it often but if I have to then this app will be really helpful. Good job!

Justin Chau June 8, 2017

Update seems to be giving that offline nonsense constantly despite a clear indication of service. This never occurred all that often until the recent update.

Transit App, Inc. September 26, 2016

Hi Justin, can you send us an email through the about section of the app, please, so that we can look into this further? Thanks!

Rachel Chabot June 13, 2017

My android widget stopped working and can't get it to start again. It also stopped detecting my location

Transit App, Inc. June 14, 2017

Hi Rachel, sorry to hear you're having trouble with the Android widget. You're not the only one to report this problem, and it's a bug we're looking into at the moment. Stay tuned for future updates!

Matt Moncrief June 26, 2017

Decent concept. Hate that it shows every bus in town and not just the few I want to track.

Всеволод Иванов June 23, 2017

Widget gets frozen and there's no way to refresh it without re-installing.

Charlie Pan June 7, 2017

Fantastic app to get around in the city! A good additional feature would be to add directions for biking (with indicated bike lanes included)

John Park June 23, 2017

stability issues and slightly clunky design & responsiveness make this app less reliable than I would like, although I do like it

Transit App, Inc. May 18, 2017

Hey there, we are releasing a new version of the app in the next few weeks that will address many of the glitches in the current app. Make sure to keep your eyes out for the update!

June 12, 2017

I don't understand what is so hard about canceling a bus and saying it couldn't be here a couple minutes before it says it will be here.

Transit App, Inc. June 14, 2017

Hi there, the schedules and real-time data we display come directly from the transit agencies, so our information is only as accurate as what the agency provides. If you're finding the real-time predictions incorrect, we'd suggest getting in touch with your local transit agency, since they're better placed to look into any problems!

Ian Smithh June 9, 2017

Useful, but performance is lacking and the app crashes some. Nothing a "bug fixes and performance improvements" release can't fix 😉.

Filip Ch June 8, 2017

Best "What's New" I've seen on the Play Store so far! XD, awesome job guys! 😊 Definitely deserves the TTC "official app" win.

William Willis June 22, 2017

This app has taken the hassel and stress out of taking the bus! Love it!

June 25, 2017

New to any country that has a decent public transport system? This app is lifesaver for you then. Cons that I encountered are: - It does not always have accurate bus time info (particularly on weekends), there is not a lot of real time info (like when there are delays), and sometimes app loses its route after your phone screen autolocks.

Karl Schwendenman June 12, 2017

Absolutely useless!! Apple version is at least useable. Android version is no good at all

Transit App, Inc. June 14, 2017

Hi Karl, would you be able to give us a few details about the problems you're having with the Android version of Transit? We'd really like to know more about the bugs so that we can fix them! Feel free to send us an email through the about section of the app.

Anibal Torres June 19, 2017

Man, where has been this app all of my commuting life. It gives me real time subway arrival time, and approximate waiting time. Easy to navigate and make favorites of the lines I use. Thank You.