Best LA Bus alternatives: apps like LA Bus

7+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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7 free apps

Updated November 2026

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Whether you want more options like LA Bus or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 7+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Cityscribe: Save Places by Nolan Fuchs

Restaurants & Favorite Spots

✈️ Travel

5.0(8 ratings)

Free

Top Alternatives to LA Bus

LA Mobile by Gobis & Company LLC

Editor's Choice

✈️ Travel

4.6(189 ratings)

Free

Purchase and use transit tickets and passes instantly on your phone. Access real-time information and trip planning tools. Securely store multiple tickets for future use.

LADOT Cityride by AAMCOM LLC

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

3.1(7 ratings)

Free

This app enables registered seniors and disabled individuals to manage their Cityride account. Participants can make immediate subsidy payments and use their fare value for city transportation services like taxis and paratransit buses.

LAnow by Via Transportation, Inc.

On-demand Transit in West LA

Worth Considering

✈️ Travel

4.7(243 ratings)

Free

This app offers on-demand shared rides within West Los Angeles, connecting you to destinations not served by traditional bus routes. Book a ride via the app or phone, and be picked up or dropped off within a quarter mile of your desired location.

More apps like LA Bus

Los Angeles Bus Time

Real-time Bus Arrival Time

Free

Get real-time arrival predictions for Los Angeles Metro buses. View bus routes on a map and save your frequently used lines for quick access. This simple and fast app provides accurate data directly from Metro.

Real-time bus predictionsMap view of bus routesSave favorite routes

Los Angeles Bus & Rail

Real-time Arrival Time

Free

Get real-time arrival predictions for all LA Metro bus and rail routes. View all stops on a map and save your frequently used routes and stops for quick access. This app offers a simple and fast way to navigate Los Angeles public transportation.

Real-time LA Metro arrival predictionsMap view of bus/rail routesSave favorite routes and stops

Transit info and trip planning

Free

Plan your journeys across Los Angeles with real-time transit information. Get step-by-step directions, track buses and trains live, and receive important service alerts to travel with confidence.

Trip planning with bus and rail routesReal-time ride trackingService alerts for disruptions

LA Transit: Metro, Bus & Maps

LA Transit app : Los Angeles

Free

Navigate Los Angeles public transit with real-time bus and metro tracking, departure/arrival times, and offline maps. Plan your journeys with route suggestions and alerts for delays.

Real-time bus and metro trackingDeparture and arrival timingsOffline transit maps

✈️ Travel

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free with in-app purchases

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