DC Transit • Metro & Bus Times

DC Transit • Metro & Bus Times

Live WMATA transit tracker

719 ratings
21 reviews
Free
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Details

Released
October 16, 2023
Updated
October 29, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app provides real-time transit information for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. It offers live tracking for buses and trains, trip planning, and service alerts to help commuters navigate the region efficiently.

✓Live Metrobus and Metrorail tracking
✓Stop and schedule alerts
✓Trip planner with step-by-step directions
✓Live and offline route maps
✓Get Off Alerts
✓Customizable widgets
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What users say about DC Transit

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What's New in DC Transit

2026.11.3

October 29, 2026

New in this release: support for iPhone Duo, taking advantage of all the ways to use it. Now you can set a destination and keep an eye on your journey while scrolling through your feeds with Split View, and the app works great when the Duo is unfolded, with a large, expansive map view giving you lots of room to explore connections and alternative routes. Of course we wouldn't leave everyone else out: this release includes a number of small improvements, especially around iPad support, VoiceOver improvements and right-to-left languages like Japanese and Arabic. While many of you love the new design for iOS 27, there's one thing everyone agreed on: the horizontally-scrolling list on the route map was really hard to use, and made switching routes difficult. We heard you, and we've changed it to make it a lot easier to switch directions in a route map. Until next time, happy travels!

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Unlocks all content within the app.

$29.001 Year
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User reviews

Review of DC transit

Really easy to use and helps me with buses to get home and to get to school. The time isn’t always accurate to when the bus actually arrives.

Great App!

This app has helped me a lot getting to and from school. It lets you know the time of your bus and even tells you if bus has delays or the time is indefinite. The only thing about it is that some of the times are occasionally inaccurate. But overall a great app.

10

10

Great transformation

Keep it up

Live trains are wrong

I use this app to track the live status of metro stations. It’s almost always wrong.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Live train status tracking shows incorrect information

Bug

Bus route ETAs stopped displaying (outage reported)

Bug

All bus routes showing 'no current departures' despite active service

Bug

ETA predictions remain inaccurate even when user is on vehicle

Bug

Schedule data displays incorrectly

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Alternative app icon design options

Feature

Advanced delay and disruption notifications

Feature

Improved real-time data accuracy

Feature

FAQ

What is DC Transit?

DC Transit is a real-time public transport app for Washington DC and the surrounding region. It provides live Metrobus and Metrorail updates, trip planning, and service alerts for WMATA, MARC, VRE, and other local transit systems.

Does DC Transit work with WMATA?

Yes, DC Transit covers all WMATA Metrobus and Metrorail services across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. It also includes regional systems like MARC and VRE commuter trains.

Can I use DC Transit offline?

Yes, DC Transit allows you to use offline maps and saved timetables to plan your trip even without mobile data. This feature ensures you can navigate even when connectivity is limited.

Will DC Transit remind me when to get off?

Yes, the 'Get Off Alerts' feature uses GPS to notify you just before your stop. This helps you avoid missing your destination.

Is DC Transit free?

DC Transit is free to download and use. Optional premium features like widgets and enhanced alerts are available via in-app purchase.

Does DC Transit have ads?

Yes, DC Transit contains advertisements. While the app is free to use, ads are present to support its development and maintenance.

How often is DC Transit updated?

The app was last updated on October 29, 2026, with version 2026.11.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What devices does DC Transit support?

DC Transit is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This broad compatibility allows users to access transit information across multiple Apple devices.