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OneBusAway

OneBusAway

Real-time transit information

2.1K ratings
255 reviews
#146 in free Navigation
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Released
September 16, 2009
Updated
July 28, 2026

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Developer

Open Transit Software Foundation
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Get real-time transit information for multiple regions, including Puget Sound. Plan your trips, receive departure alerts, and view live arrival times. Easily find nearby stops and save your favorite routes for quick access.

✓Real-time arrival information
✓Trip planning
✓Departure alerts
✓Map display of stops and routes
✓Nearby stops search
✓Favorite routes widget
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What users say about OneBusAway

Reviews of OneBusAway are mixed: the Navigation app is rated 4.8/5 from 2.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate real-time bus tracking, helpful for planning commutes. Top complaints: inaccurate arrival time estimates, buses disappearing from the app. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate real-time bus tracking
  • 📍Helpful for planning commutes
  • 💻Useful app for public transit users
  • 🗺️Good map integration
  • 🔖Useful bookmarking feature

Negative things

  • 🕰️Inaccurate arrival time estimates
  • 🚌Buses disappearing from the app
  • 🔍Difficulty finding/selecting bus stops
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌App not working after updates
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What's New in OneBusAway

26.3.0

July 28, 2026

Now with Live Activities: watch your bus approach from the Lock Screen. Plus a redesigned stop view, one tap from the map. Free and open source.

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Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

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I love this app

I have had this app for 2 years and all the features are so helpful and most importantly free! I’ve used OneBusAway in multiple states and very grateful for the new update to the app. Super easy to use and I recommend it to anyone who uses public transport
Kkaycase

Remember sometimes busses arrive early!

This app has made my life so much easier and calm!!
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Reliable app

Highly recommend
CCarl619916

Worthless

This app used to be great, but now it’s worthless. They won’t show you the location of the bus or what the schedule is.
II'mBored3D

No connection

Constant error connecting so I can’t see what buses are where I am on app
NMNo busses show on map
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashing when searching for routes

Bug

Bus stops not showing on map

Bug

Notifications not working

Bug

Inconsistent data between stops

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Live bus tracking on map

Feature

Ability to report issues with bus arrivals

Feature

Apple Watch support

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More customization options

Feature

FAQ

What does OneBusAway do?

OneBusAway provides real-time transit information for various regions, helping users never miss their bus or train. It allows for trip planning, shows live arrival times, and offers departure alerts for selected vehicles.

What are the key features of OneBusAway?

Key features include real-time arrival information, trip planning with guided journeys, departure alerts, a Today View widget for favorite routes, map display of stops and routes, and a search function for stops.

Is OneBusAway free to use?

Yes, OneBusAway is a free application. The Open Transit Software Foundation, which owns and publishes the app, is a non-profit organization.

What regions does OneBusAway support?

OneBusAway supports several regions including Rogue Valley, OR; San Diego, CA; Seattle/Tacoma/Puget Sound, WA; Spokane, WA; Tampa, FL; Washington, D.C.; and York, Canada.

How can I find nearby transit stops?

The app offers a nearby stops search feature for location-aware devices. You can also search for stops by route, address, and stop number.