Find the best route with these bus & train apps
Whether public transit is a part of your daily commute or you want to get around like a local while traveling, these apps can get you from point A to point B with a lot less stress.
Moovit
Moovit: Your Transit Tracker
Moovit
Contains adsIn-app purchases
3.9star
1.48M reviews
100M+
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- 1Whether you travel by train, bus, ferry, bike, or ride-share, find all your mobility options here
- 2Access train and bus times, maps, live navigation, and real-time schedules, so you’re never left stranded
- 3Get metro area bike routes that incorporate the train or bus, and real-time updates on bike docking stations
Find the best route in your city by subway, bus, streetcar, and more, then get live navigation and real-time service updates when you’re on your way. Moovit will even direct you to the correct subway station exit and let you know what it will cost to get to your destination. Upload photos at the subway or bus station to help other riders find the right platform.
Citymapper
Citymapper Limited
Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.8star
337K reviews
10M+
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- 1Urban explorers and commuters will love Citymapper’s thorough and intuitive approach to navigating public transport
- 2No need to monitor the app as you ride — it will alert you when your stop’s coming up
- 3Track your eco-footprint, savings, and calories burned with the GO Trips Stats feature
No matter how you prefer to get around, Citymapper will show you the most efficient route. Get navigation guidance and see costs for trains, buses, bike and scooter rentals, rideshares, and more in major US cities and abroad. Compare your options and get turn-by-turn directions and alerts so you never miss your stop.
Transit
Find your way around 300+ cities by bus, subway, streetcar, bikeshare, car, or scooter. Hop on board knowing exactly what to expect, from possible delays to crowds. Once you're on the bus or in the subway, Transit uses your GPS (with your permission) to help improve real-time departure and arrival times.
Taking a longer trip? Compare and book bus and train tickets for travel throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Enter your origin and destination, then filter search results by time frame, carrier, number of transfers, and more. After you book your trip, Wanderu will automatically store your tickets and travel history.
Omio
Omio: Book your travel tickets
Omio
4.5star
169K reviews
10M+
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Everyone
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- 1Explore Europe with ticket comparisons for travel by train, bus, ferry, and plane, plus booking in one place
- 2Purchase tickets with more than 800 transport companies – and get access to exclusive deals
- 3Get live updates on the status of your train, including platform info
No one wants to juggle multiple apps or paper tickets while traveling. Omio keeps all of your bus, train, and ferry tickets organized for seamless departures, arrivals, and transfers throughout your journey. Compare schedules and prices from 1,000+ carriers to find the right route, and book your fare without ever leaving the app.
Book low fares to travel by bus throughout the US and Europe. Enter your destination and sort results by date, time, price, and duration – you can even filter out indirect routes. Choose your seat and indicate luggage before you get to the station, get SMS alerts to keep you up to date, and use mobile ticketing for speedier boarding.