Metro Pulse

Metro Pulse

Track your bus or train

110 ratings
70 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 16, 2025
  • August 28, 2026

Features

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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 users say

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What's New in Metro Pulse

2.0.5

August 28, 2026

Update to Bus Details pane Arrivals.

User reviews

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

Embarrassing for an Official App

I recently switched from Pixel to iPhone and as someone who lives in DC and actively uses the metro, I need an app that actually works consistently. There seems to be some nice features, but that means absolutely nothing if the app is unable to connect to the network, even with a strong 5g signal. Out of nearly three weeks with this app, it has only worked twice. That’s wild. Wild that an Android app from a defunct company works more effortlessly than one from official agency, WMATA, that was supposedly updated within the last month. If this app is not in the beta phase, WMATA should really be embarrassed. I hope yall fix this soon.
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Horrible

Issues every day

Daily user—Reliable info! ui needs some work

I love this app so much, I use it multiple times a day. It’s definitely going through some ui changes right now but I think once the tweaking is done it’s going to be great. It’s a little hard to navigate after its most recent update, I definitely preferred having the first page (explore) organized by stop and not line. It requires a little finagling to get to the information you want to receive so it’s not super intuitive. The plan a trip section needs a little bit of work too, it’s not clear if you’re supposed to/able to type in an actual address or location or if you have to know what stop you’re headed to ahead of time. Overall though, very reliable when it comes to arrival times and as I said I use it at least twice a day if not more. Can’t wait for what comes next :)
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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

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.