# NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus — Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North

> Real-time NYC transit app for subways, buses, and regional trains with trip planning and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Adamton Apps ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-transit-mta-subway-and-bus/id1146998152 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adamton Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677116928)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 38,596 App Store ratings · 187 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 169 MB
- Languages: Russian, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Canadian French, Polish, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, Dutch and 2 more
- Released: 2016-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-transit-mta-subway-and-bus/id1146998152/reviews.md

## What is NYC Transit?

NYC Transit — Your All-in-One NYC Subway & Bus App

Get around New York City like a local with live MTA subway, bus, and train updates — everything you need for faster, easier travel.

“Finally, an NYC transit app that actually works! Live train times are accurate, delays are real, and the Get Off alert saved me more than once.”

Why New Yorkers love NYC Transit:
• Real-time MTA subway, bus, and train tracking
• Arrival & stop alerts so you never miss your stop
• Trip planner with step-by-step directions
• Detailed subway & route maps (online + offline)
• One-tap “Get Me Home” journeys
• Customizable widgets for quick access

Stay ahead of delays and service changes across the MTA Subway, LIRR, Metro-North, and NJ Transit. With real-time data, accurate arrival times, and automatic service alerts, NYC Transit keeps your commute smooth — whether you’re heading downtown or across the Hudson.

From morning rush hour to late-night trips, NYC Transit helps you travel smarter. Check live arrivals, track your train or bus on the map, and get notified about reroutes, delays, or planned work before you’re caught out.

Coverage Includes:
• MTA Subway (All Lines A–Z, 1–7, L, S)
• MTA Buses (All Boroughs)
• Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
• Metro-North Railroad
• NJ Transit (Buses & Trains)
• PATH Trains
• Roosevelt Island Tram & Staten Island Ferry

Whether you’re a daily commuter or visiting NYC for the first time, NYC Transit gives you the clearest view of how the city moves.

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What is NYC Transit?
NYC Transit is a real-time travel app for New York City’s MTA Subway, buses, NJ Transit, and regional trains. It helps you plan trips, track trains and buses live, and get alerts for service changes.

Does NYC Transit show live MTA subway times?
Yes — it provides live MTA train arrivals, service alerts, and delay updates for all subway lines.

Does it include NJ Transit?
Absolutely. You can see NJ Transit trains and buses in real time, with live arrivals and trip planning across state lines.

Can I use NYC Transit for the LIRR or Metro-North?
Yes. NYC Transit includes live schedules, alerts, and connections for both LIRR and Metro-North Railroads.

Does it show service alerts and delays?
Yes — NYC Transit gives you real-time notifications for delays, diversions, planned maintenance, and weekend closures.

Can I use NYC Transit offline?
Yes. You can access the full subway map and saved routes even without mobile data.

Will it remind me when to get off?
Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you just before your stop — perfect for long rides or when you’re new to the city.

Is NYC Transit free?
Yes — NYC Transit is free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available through in-app purchases.

How do I contact support?
Email talk@travelwhiz.app or reach out on X (Twitter) at @trymomego.

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Take control of your NYC commute.
Download NYC Transit today and get real-time subway, bus, and train information for New York City and beyond.

Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy
Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time MTA subway, bus, and train tracking
- Arrival and stop alerts
- Trip planner with step-by-step directions
- Offline subway and route maps
- One-tap 'Get Me Home' journeys
- Customizable widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium - Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $4.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount | $4.99 | per year |
| NYC+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| NYC+ Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| NYC+ Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| NYC+ Annual | $39.00 | per year |
| PRO Annual Plan | $39.00 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $39.00 | per year |
| NYC+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly Plan | $6.00 | per month |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| NYC+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| NYC+ Annual | $9.00 | per year |
| NYC+ Annual | $49.00 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pass | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $89.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $89.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #130 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of NYC Transit?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helpful for navigating NYC transit
- 👍 Provides multiple route options
- 💡 Customizable favorites and settings
- 🚀 Useful for tourists and new users
- 👍 Accurate real-time information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
- 🐛 Missing major transit stops
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
- 🐛 Confusing interface for multi-modal trips
- 🐛 Slow performance and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Location tracking issues
- Disappearing transit information
- Inconsistent data between different views

**Most requested features**

- Separate subway and rail information
- Option to minimize walking
- Improved release notes and communication
- Voice-guided directions
- Alerts for service changes and disruptions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 187)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-transit-mta-subway-and-bus/id1146998152/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Buen trabajo

*2026-08-14, version 2026.8.1*

Excelente

### 2/5 — Timing

*2026-08-10, version 2026.8.1*

Bus or train schedules are not always accurate.

### 3/5 — Bus not showing schedule

*2026-07-27, version 2026.8.1*

The b61 for 4am to 5 am does not always show time schedule for downtime buses

### 1/5 — It’s been sucking lately

*2026-07-22, version 2026.8.1*

Not accurate and not loading what’s going on

### 1/5 — if you dont have pro it's irritating

*2026-07-21, version 2026.8.1*

the ad comes up every time you open the app

### 4/5 — Great UX, unreliable bus times

*2026-07-15, version 2026.8.1*

This app is very confortable to use, but the consistently unreliable bus times makes it unusable in practice. I thought it was using the official MTA times but I’ve been getting different times from other transit apps.

Edit: I was confirmed it’s using official MYA times which, I’ve learned since, are unreliable. Unless you roll out a crowdsourcing system à la Transit, there isn’t much that can be done.

### 4/5 — Great, but with a few flaws

*2026-07-14*

I tried this app and ‘NYC Subway’.  This is a far better app.
I was visiting from out of town and had visited many years earlier.  I like the NYC subway.  It is easy to get around.
But some things are confusing and this app just does not get it right.  We were staying at a hotel near the 33rd street, green, #6 line.  During most of the day, only the #6 train stops there. This app’s map says that the 4 also stops there.  It does, but only late at night.  It took me a day to figure out this error in these maps.
But the route directions to get from one place to another were fine most of the time.  We wanted to go to Yankees stadium.  The app sent us south on #6 to 14th street to change to the #4.  We ended up going north on #6 to Grand Central Station, then switch trains there.  That seemed far more logical.
Still, I could not have found my way around the NYC subway without this app.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the detailed feedback! 😊 Sorry about the confusion with the 4 train timing and routing logic, we'll pass this along to improve accuracy. Glad it still helped you get around overall!

From the NYC Transit Team

### 3/5 — Bus transit never accurate

*2026-07-14, version 2026.8.1*

Always end up waiting longer than time it says

### 3/5 — NYC Transit, seems about right!!

*2026-06-30*

The app works… mostly. The design is genuinely pretty, the colors don’t hurt my eyes, and the core features (live bus location, countdowns, alternate options, and estimated arrival times) actually do what they’re supposed to. Solid B+ on the “not completely useless” scale.
For the price though? It’s giving “I’ll get to it when I feel like it.” Arrival times regularly exist in their own timeline, routes forget to update like they’ve got better things to do, and on event days or holidays the app just throws its hands up and offers the same generic schedule it’s had since 2019. Real helpful when half the city is shut down.
Saved stops and favorite lines? Cute idea. They work when they remember they have a job. And the “bus only” filter is delightfully inclusive — still shows trains like it’s trying to unionize public transit.
It’s functional enough that I’m not deleting it yet, but it could stand to receive some updates before it fully commits to the bit of being an expensive suggestion app.

**Developer response:** Fair points all around! 😅 We hear you on the holiday schedules and filter bugs. Please reach out to our support team so we can dig into those saved stops and "bus only" filter issues specifically.

From the NYC Transit Team

### 4/5 — So much better than the official Mta app

*2026-06-16, version 2026.8.1*

I love how easy it is to see stops and the times until the bus arrives is always accurate

## Frequently asked questions about NYC Transit

### What does NYC Transit do?

NYC Transit is a real-time travel application designed for New York City's public transportation system. It provides live updates for MTA subways, buses, and regional trains like LIRR and Metro-North, helping users plan trips, track their journeys, and receive important service alerts.

### What are the key features of NYC Transit?

Key features include real-time tracking of MTA subways, buses, and trains, arrival and stop alerts to ensure you never miss your destination, a comprehensive trip planner with step-by-step directions, and detailed subway and route maps that can be accessed offline. It also offers one-tap 'Get Me Home' journeys and customizable widgets for quick access.

### Is NYC Transit free to use?

Yes, NYC Transit is free to download and use. The app offers optional premium features and widgets that can be accessed through in-app purchases, providing enhanced functionality for users.

### What public transit systems does NYC Transit cover?

The app provides coverage for a wide range of New York City and regional transit systems. This includes all MTA Subway lines, MTA Buses across all boroughs, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit (Buses & Trains), PATH Trains, the Roosevelt Island Tram, and the Staten Island Ferry.

### Can I use NYC Transit offline?

Yes, you can use certain features of NYC Transit offline. The full subway map and saved routes are accessible even without a mobile data connection, allowing you to navigate the city's transit system without constant internet access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.9.1 — 2026-08-26

Hey, it's been a while! We've been busy over the summer months on making our systems faster and better. You should find that most departure boards now just appear instantly. Like, faster than the blink of an eye. When we first got this up and running we just kept tapping and tapping on stops and stations on the map, marvelling at the speed. When you're running for that bus, every seconds counts, right?

Of course, we're fixing a bunch of small bug fixes in this release as well, especially around alarms and live notifications, so we hope you're able to get the most out of them.

More to come in the next release. See you then!

### 2026.9 — 2026-08-24

Hey, it's been a while! We've been busy over the summer months on making our systems faster and better. You should find that most departure boards now just appear instantly. Like, faster than the blink of an eye. When we first got this up and running we just kept tapping and tapping on stops and stations on the map, marvelling at the speed. When you're running for that bus, every seconds counts, right?

Of course, we're fixing a bunch of small bug fixes in this release as well, especially around alarms and live notifications, so we hope you're able to get the most out of them.

More to come in the next release. See you then!

### 2026.8.1 — 2026-06-11

A big improvement for Live Departure Widgets in this release: you can now pin a station inside a widget. This means that you can now have multiple Live Departure Widgets on your Home Screen, one for each station.

We've been busy during 2026. Here's some of the additions to the app we've made since the start of the year in case you've missed any:

• New custom fonts, including dyslexia-friendly options, available in Settings
• Destination Filters: show only services that stop at your chosen destination from stations and bus stops
• Sort saved stops and stations by distance from your current location
• Service Alert Summaries: quick, easy-to-read disruption overviews
• Improved battery efficiency when using live directions and location features
• Smarter Live Activities with automatic trip completion and journey summaries
• Home & Work locations can now be edited or removed
• Saved places and stations now sync automatically across devices with iCloud
• New Shortcuts and Siri support to start live directions instantly as a Live Activity
• The app now remembers your preferred route choices for regular journeys
• Clearer train departure boards in both the app and widgets

Enjoying the app? A quick rating or review helps a lot. Have feedback or ideas? Send us a message from the Help section in the app.

### 2026.8 — 2026-06-05

A big improvement for Live Departure Widgets in this release: you can now pin a station inside a widget. This means that you can now have multiple Live Departure Widgets on your Home Screen, one for each station.

We've been busy during 2026. Here's some of the additions to the app we've made since the start of the year in case you've missed any:

• New custom fonts, including dyslexia-friendly options, available in Settings
• Destination Filters: show only services that stop at your chosen destination from stations and bus stops
• Sort saved stops and stations by distance from your current location
• Service Alert Summaries: quick, easy-to-read disruption overviews
• Improved battery efficiency when using live directions and location features
• Smarter Live Activities with automatic trip completion and journey summaries
• Home & Work locations can now be edited or removed
• Saved places and stations now sync automatically across devices with iCloud
• New Shortcuts and Siri support to start live directions instantly as a Live Activity
• The app now remembers your preferred route choices for regular journeys
• Clearer train departure boards in both the app and widgets

Enjoying the app? A quick rating or review helps a lot. Have feedback or ideas? Send us a message from the Help section in the app.

### 2026.7.4 — 2026-05-19

To celebrate World Awareness Day this month, we've added an extra accessibility feature - custom fonts. From the Settings screen, you can now choose from several easy-to-read fonts that will be used throughout the app, including dyslexic-friendly typefaces.

New: Destination Filters

Just open up a station board, tap on Destination and choose the station you want to get to. You'll only see the services that stop there. Great for busy stations where you want to cut out the noise and focus on the lines that you care about.

Best of all, it works for bus stops as well: tap on Destination and choose the place you're going to, and we'll work out which bus lines from that stop go there.

Previously...

Saved Stops by Distance
Now just tap the toggle on the Saved tab to re-order your saved stops and stations by how close they are to you.

Service Alert Summaries
No more scrolling through long lists of alerts. The app now creates a short summary highlighting the most recent and important disruptions affecting your journey.

Better for your battery
We’ve made major optimisations to how the app uses location and background activity while you’re travelling. You can now tap GO with confidence that it won’t drain your battery.

Smarter Live Activities
Live Activities now end cleanly when you reach your destination. You’ll also see a quick summary of your trip when a Live Activity begins.

Home & Work improvements
You can now edit or remove your Home and Work locations again. Saved places and stations also sync automatically through iCloud, keeping all your devices up to date.

Powerful new Shortcuts support
You can now start live directions directly from Shortcuts or Siri. Instead of opening the app, directions begin instantly as a Live Activity - perfect for routines like starting your commute each morning.

The app also remembers your preferred routes. If a familiar journey is available, it will be selected automatically. Otherwise, just choose a route once and we’ll remember it for next time.

Clearer train departure boards
Train times are now easier to read in both the app and widgets, so you can find what you need at a glance.

If you’re enjoying the app, a quick rating or review really helps.
Have feedback or ideas? Send us a message from the Help section in the app.

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