# OneBusAway — Real-time transit information

> Real-time public transit arrival and trip planning information. (iPhone/iPad app by Open Transit Software Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onebusaway/id329380089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Open Transit Software Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494058656)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 124 App Store ratings · 151 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Filipino, French (France), Italian, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2009-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onebusaway/id329380089/reviews.md

## What is OneBusAway?

When's my bus? OneBusAway answers that question in real time, at every stop, across your whole region.

Now with Live Activities: start tracking a ride and watch it approach from your Lock Screen, without opening the app.

Free, open source, and built by a nonprofit in partnership with your transit agency.

WHAT'S NEW

- Live Activities — follow your bus, train, or ferry from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
- A redesigned stop view that opens right from the map, putting real-time arrivals one tap away.

FEATURES

- Real-time arrivals wherever your agency provides them.
- Departure alarms that nudge you before your ride pulls away.
- Trip planning with door-to-door directions across every agency in your region.
- See where your vehicle actually is on the map — buses, trains, ferries, streetcars, even funiculars.
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for the routes you check most.
- Bookmarks and recent stops, so your daily commute is always a tap away.
- Nearby stops found automatically, or search by route, address, or stop number.
- Service alerts from your agency, right where you need them.

WHERE ONEBUSAWAY WORKS

- Davis, CA
- New York, NY
- San Diego, CA
- Seattle / Tacoma / Puget Sound, WA
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, D.C.
- Adelaide, Australia

ABOUT

OneBusAway is free and open source, maintained by transit riders and researchers since 2008. There are no ads and no account to create.

The app is published by the Open Transit Software Foundation, an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has earned Silver Transparency status on Candid.

Questions, feedback, or support: https://onebusaway.org/

OTSF on Candid: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/84-1786969

## Key features

- Real-time arrival information
- Trip planning
- Departure alerts
- Map display of stops and routes
- Nearby stops search
- Favorite routes widget

## Chart rankings

- #155 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of OneBusAway?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate arrival time estimates
- 🚌 Buses disappearing from the app
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/selecting bus stops
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 App not working after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing when searching for routes
- Bus stops not showing on map
- Notifications not working
- Inconsistent data between stops

**Most requested features**

- Live bus tracking on map
- Ability to report issues with bus arrivals
- Apple Watch support
- More customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 151)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onebusaway/id329380089/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-31*

Please give us an Apple Watch compatible app!

### 5/5 — Super helpful

*2026-07-31*

Really appreciate how helpful this app is overall

### 4/5 — A few too many minutes off

*2026-07-30*

One bus away used to be almost 100% accurate. It’s over the last six months to a year that it has faltered. 

It will show a bus being a couple of minutes away and then a few minutes later, show that it has passed by 2 min ago. Ghosts!!!

As well, it seems to be 2-4 min min off, no thanks.

### 5/5 — Super Helpful App

*2026-07-30*

In real time updates.

### 5/5 — Elite everyday bus app

*2026-07-30*

This is a lifesaver for public transit

### 5/5 — best app for region’s transit commuters

*2026-07-30*

Reliable and ready to use. The design is great and has been stable for years.

### 5/5 — Your life will change...forever.

*2026-07-30*

Best dang app on my iphone

### 5/5 — Updates

*2026-07-30*

Love the new updates! The app was great before but the new features are very convenient and clean. Thank you!

### 5/5 — UI change

*2026-07-29*

Wish they didn’t change the UI so much but it is what it is

### 5/5 — D

*2026-07-29*

It’s really cool

## Frequently asked questions about OneBusAway

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.3.0 — 2026-07-28

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.

### 26.2.2 — 2026-07-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.2.1 — 2026-06-17

Bug fixes around surveys and location management.

### 26.2.0 — 2026-06-14

Find my bus, agency surveys, improve trip transfer experience, and much more.

### 26.1.0 — 2026-01-22

* Fixes an error loading nearby stops when your phone is set to a language other than English
* Improve map pin sheet UI
* Fix Sound Transit 2 Line schedule trip ordering

...and tons of other improvements!

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