Best apps like Amtrak

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps

Updated October 2026

Amtrak is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Cityscribe: Save Your Places by Nolan Fuchs

Discover, Save & Share

✈️ Travel

5.0(8 ratings)

Free

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Top Alternatives to Amtrak

Wanderu: Bus & Train Tickets by Wanderu, Inc.

Find cheap bus & train trips

Editor's Choice

✈️ Travel

4.7😞(5.6K ratings)

Free

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Easily find and book cheap bus and train tickets across the US, Canada, and Europe. Compare schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one place, and rent cars with free cancellations. Book on the go with a hassle-free checkout.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
💡 Convenient for ground transportation
👍 Comprehensive search options
🚀 Fast booking process
👍 Affordable prices

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy app with crashes
🔒 Poor customer support
🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
🔒 Difficult to get refunds
🐛 Unreliable booking confirmations

Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets by Greyhound Lines Inc

Book bus tickets easier

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

4.8😞(239K ratings)

Free

#66in Travel

Book bus tickets with more options and low fares. View schedules for multiple carriers, select your preferred seat, and display your ticket digitally. Receive live trip updates and exclusive app-only discounts.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
💡 Convenient for short trips
👍 Affordable for students

Room to Improve

🐛 Unreliable bus schedules
🔍 Poor customer service
🚌 Dilapidated bus stations
💰 Inconsistent pricing
🤖 Unhelpful app features

CharmPass by Maryland Transit Administration

Worth Considering

✈️ Travel

4.9😊(32K ratings)

Free

Purchase and use transit fares instantly from your phone. Securely register payment methods and buy tickets for local services, trains, and buses. Avoid paper tickets, cash, and ticket machines.

What We Love

🚀 Convenient and easy to use
👍 Seamless integration with payment methods
🚀 Faster boarding process
🚀 Efficient for commuting
👍 Eco-friendly and paperless
👍 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes and login issues
🐛 Tickets not always working as expected
🐛 Ticket expiration issues
🐛 Lack of offline functionality
🐛 Inconsistent bus driver interactions

More apps like Amtrak

Metrolink

by Southern California Regional Rail Authority

Free

Purchase and manage Metrolink train tickets directly from your smartphone. Buy various ticket types, activate them before boarding, and store them in a digital wallet. Easily transfer tickets to a new device if needed.

Mobile ticket purchasingDigital ticket walletTicket transfer to new device

by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Free

Plan your entire journey with this transit app. Find nearby stops, get real-time updates, and manage your transit card. It offers a streamlined experience with trip planning and station details.

End-to-end trip planningReal-time transit informationSEPTA Key Card management

AmTrack: Track Amtrak Trains

Ride Amtrak like A Pro

Free

Monitor the real-time location and timeliness of your Amtrak train. You can also check for upcoming arrivals at nearby stations, making it easier to catch a train.

Real-time train location trackingTrain timeliness statusNearby station arrival monitoring

✈️ Travel

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free with in-app purchases

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MBTA mTicket

by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Free

Purchase Commuter Rail and Ferry tickets instantly from your smartphone. This app acts as a mobile ticket office, allowing you to buy single, round-trip, and 10-ride tickets securely. Your phone becomes your ticket, and purchased tickets are stored within the app for easy access and transfer.

Secure ticket purchasingSmartphone as ticketTicket transferability

NJ TRANSIT's Official App

Free

Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.

Mobile ticketing and passesReal-time arrival/departure infoTrip planning for rail, bus, light rail

by Chicago Transit Authority

Free

Manage your public transit fares and tickets for Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace services. Load value, buy Metra mobile tickets, and access real-time arrival information all in one place. Add your Ventra Card to your iPhone for seamless travel.

Manage Ventra Card balance and passesLoad value and passes to Ventra CardBuy Metra mobile tickets

by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Free

Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

Manage SmarTrip card and accountAdd SmarTrip to Apple WalletRegister card for balance protection