# Bus New York City — MTA Bus Time & Official Maps

> New York City bus and subway real-time tracker with maps and timetables. (iPhone/iPad app by Electric Labs Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-new-york-city/id424433686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Electric Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/424433689)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,434 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-new-york-city/id424433686/reviews.md

## What is Bus New York City?

** NEW ** Realtime Subway Departures powered by MTA Subway Time- just $0.99 as an in-app-add-on!

BUS NYC IS THE MOST FEATURE RICH NEW YORK CITY BUS APP AVAILABLE, ENHANCED WITH MTA BUS TIME. 

*** Winner at the MTA AT&T App Quest Awards! *** 

Features: 
################## 
* Find out when the next buses are scheduled to arrive. 
* With MTA Bus Time®, we can give you live departure info and bus positions for all MTA buses in New York. 
* **NEW** Realtime Subway departures for the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, L and S (42 St Shuttle), all for just $0.99! More realtime routes will be added as they become available.
* View full bus timetables for a selected service even when you don't have an internet connection e.g. find out when the last bus is scheduled to leave. 
* View official MTA route maps for the Subway and the bus networks in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island. 
* Find out latest news that might affect your daily commute, as well as status updates for bus, subway, rail, bridges & tunnels. 
* Add stops to your favorites so you can quickly find out when your next buses are due to arrive. 
* View bus routes on the map and find out where they go. 
* Search for a location or pin point your current position on the map so you can find nearby bus stops. 
* Use the official MTA Journey planner to find out how to get from A to B. 
* Lots of information about the MTA, including fares and MetroCards, FAQs, accessibility, contact details, how to get to and from the airports and lots more. 
* Find out the latest news about your transport network, including improvements and innovations. 
* Plus: many of the features work offline! Use it whilst on the Subway, or when you have no signal. 

Be green! Let's try and get more people using public transport in New York City! 

We love to receive feedback :) Email us at busNYC@electriclabs.com for comments or suggestions you have about the app. 

This app was produced by Electric Labs Ltd under licence from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). 

For a full list of supported bus routes, please visit:
http://www.electriclabs.com/bus-new-york-city/route-list

## Key features

- Real-time bus arrival info
- Live bus positions
- Offline bus timetables
- Official MTA route maps
- Real-time subway departures (add-on)
- Favorite stops
- MTA Journey planner

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subway Add On | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #141 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-new-york-city/id424433686/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Indispensable tool.

*2025-10-28, version 4.4.4*

I am able to optimize my time relying on Bus NYC.

### 5/5 — Best NYC bus app bar none

*2025-10-23, version 4.4.4*

My partner and I have tried so many of them over the years, and we keep coming back to this one. Simple, intuitive, lets you see the exact location of the busses on the line. Does one job and excels at it. Don’t waste your time, this is only one you’ll ever need.

### 5/5 — Indispensable tool.

*2025-08-14, version 4.4.4*

I no longer wait for the bus, I meet it. Supports optimizingnm my productivity.

### 5/5 — Bus maps not updating for new routes

*2025-07-17, version 4.4.4*

I wrote to them prior to June 29th, and as of today 7/16 the maps are still outdated and not following the new design of the MTA bus routes. This app is useless in trying to find buses on the new routes.
Update - devs got right back to be and resolved it. THAT’S what a good app does. This one is one of the best apps I have found for live tracking, I have been using it for years. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Way more useful than the MTA app

*2025-05-24, version 4.4.4*

Great app.

### 3/5 — Just ok

*2025-04-15, version 4.4.4*

Very hard to use almost like it was trying too hard. And in the end could not really do very much

### 1/5 — Total Garbage

*2025-03-09, version 4.4.4*

What a waste of time.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-02-25, version 4.4.4*

I wouldn't be able to navigate Nyc without this app. Truly amazing!.

### 5/5 — The best NYC transit app!!

*2024-12-29, version 4.4.4*

This is the must efficient app available for schedules and tracking! No other App compares!

### 5/5 — Indispensable

*2024-11-27, version 4.4.4*

I use this all
The time

## Frequently asked questions about Bus New York City

### What does Bus New York City do?

This app provides real-time arrival information for MTA buses in New York City, including live bus positions. It also offers official MTA route maps for buses and subways, offline timetables, and a journey planner. Real-time subway departures are available as a separate in-app purchase.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include live MTA bus arrival times, bus positions, offline bus timetables, official MTA route maps for all boroughs, the ability to favorite stops, and an integrated MTA Journey planner. Real-time subway departures are also offered as an in-app add-on.

### How much does Bus New York City cost?

The app itself is free to download. Real-time subway departures are available as an in-app purchase for $0.99. Other features, such as bus tracking and maps, are included without additional cost.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The provided description does not specify device compatibility. However, it is designed for mobile use and offers offline functionality, suggesting it is intended for smartphones and tablets that can run mobile applications.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include checking when the next bus will arrive, planning a route using the MTA Journey planner, viewing bus routes on a map, finding nearby bus stops, and accessing timetables even without an internet connection. It's also useful for staying updated on transit news that may affect your commute.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.4 — 2019-09-27

* Bug fixes

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### 4.4.3 — 2019-01-23

* Updated route maps
* Bug fixes
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### 4.4.2 — 2018-09-11

* Updated route maps including the new Staten Island Express service
* Realtime on the 7
* Bug fixes
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### 4.4.1 — 2018-09-10

* Updated route maps including the new Staten Island Express service
* Realtime on the 7
* Bug fixes

If you can spare a moment, writing a review really helps us to spread the word and support development :) Each time we release a new version of the app, our reviews disappear, so if you’ve reviewed in the past, we would appreciate if you could resubmit your review!

### 4.4 — 2018-08-23

* You can now have the app start on the favorites screen! Go to the 'More' tab and select 'Start App on Favorites'
* Bug fixes
* If you can spare a moment, writing a review really helps us to spread the word and support development :) Each time we release a new version of the app, our reviews disappear, so if you’ve reviewed in the past, we would appreciate if you could resubmit your review!

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