Metro Pulse

Metro Pulse

Track your bus or train

127 ratings
73 reviews
Free

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Released
May 16, 2025
Updated
October 21, 2026

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This app provides real-time transit information for the Washington region, including arrival times, service alerts, and trip planning. It offers practical details on nearby stations, elevator status, and offline maps for convenient travel.

✓Real-time arrival times
✓Nearby station information
✓Trip planner with fare estimates
✓Service alerts and notifications
✓Offline route maps
✓SmarTrip® integration
✓Online chat support
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What's New in Metro Pulse

2.1.1

October 21, 2026

What's new in Metro Pulse 2.1.1 Now with push notifications and dark mode! New - Live parking availability and elevator/escalator status for rail stations - Report a lost item or send Metro feedback directly from the app (More → Report a Problem) - Get push notifications for service alerts on your favorited lines, stations, and stops - Choose light mode, dark mode, or match device settings (More → Settings) Improvements - Faster performance and reduced load times - Improved responsiveness throughout the app Coming Soon We're working on improvements to service alert visibility and support for additional languages. We appreciate all your feedback and input! You can let us know what using the App feedback form (look under the more Menu), by chat, or by calling or texting customer service 202-GO-METRO (202-466-3876)

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User reviews

Copy the London Underground app.

In the past five days I enjoyed the unexpected pleasure of using the TfL Go app to get around London’s Underground transit system. It is so straightforward: Where to? Is the first input option in a simplifies interface. The timing is precise and the instructions easy to understand. The search hints are very accurate. I wondered if our metro had a comparable tool, but this one just doesn’t compare.
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Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate team as we're continuing work to enhance the Metro Pulse app experience. -DA

Great when it works

The info is generally accurate, but often takes forever to load or the app needs to be repeatedly restarted to get results (even with good signal or wifi). The navigation is also very clunky and it’s particularly hard to find alerts of current issues/delays.

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Our developers continually update the app. Please uninstall and reinstall the app to ensure that you have the most up-to-date version. -KB

Very glitchy

App constantly lags and takes forever to show departures. The departures board is very limited and doesn’t let you click on the departure itself. Trying to submit feedback never works because it constantly spins. The old app was better. This one can be greatly improved and could have potential

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with the app, including delayed departure updates and difficulties submitting feedback. Can you confirm whether you're using the latest version of the app? We've shared your comments with the appropriate team for review as we continue working to improve the app experience. - RG

Works great

I use it most days.

useless

the most frustrating and useless app...doesnt even show bus stops which exist. It used to be fairly usable till they "updated" the app and now it's completely useless and counter intuitive

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Old bus route numbers displayed on iPad app

Bug

Location permissions not working

Bug

Inability to switch between train and bus

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to plan future trips

Feature

Fare data integration

Feature

Scrollable and closable welcome screen

Feature

FAQ

What does MetroPulse do?

MetroPulse is the official transit app for the Washington region, offering real-time information for Metrorail and Metrobus. It helps users plan trips, check arrival times, receive service alerts, and find nearby stations and stops.

What are the key features of MetroPulse?

Key features include up-to-the-second arrival times, real-time crowding and delay indicators, practical info on nearby stations (including elevator status), a trip planner with fare estimates, live performance metrics, service alerts, offline maps, and SmarTrip® integration.

Is MetroPulse free to use?

Yes, MetroPulse is a free application. The description does not mention any costs, in-app purchases, or subscription fees associated with its use.

What areas does MetroPulse cover?

MetroPulse provides transit information for the Washington region, specifically covering D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

How can I plan a trip with MetroPulse?

To plan a trip, simply enter your destination into the trip planner feature. The app will provide multiple route options combining rail and bus, along with estimated fares and total travel times.