Best SF Next Bus alternatives: apps like SF Next Bus

SF Next Bus is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to SF Next Bus

SF Muni Buses by Alex Perez

Live Map & Bus Times

Editor's Choice

4.2😞(1K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Track the real-time location and arrival predictions for buses. Get instant notifications for delays and closures, save favorite stops, and set reminders to never miss your ride. Optimized for various Apple devices.

What We Love

🚀 Efficient
👍 Easy to use
💡 Helpful features
🚌 Accurate bus predictions

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy
🤔 Confusing interface
👎 Not user-friendly
🕰️ Inaccurate arrival times
🙄 Useless
💸 Lame ads

Busly by Alex Perez

SF Muni, WMATA, MBTA

Strong Contender

4.5😞(558 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app provides real-time transit information for buses and trains in major U.S. cities. View live vehicle locations, arrival times, and detailed route information on an interactive map. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access.

What We Love

👍 Accurate GPS
👍 Real-time arrival accuracy
👍 Efficient and simple GUI
👍 Valuable for MUNI supervisors
👍 Good for Atlanta transit
👍 User-friendly interface
👍 Convenient for planning
👍 Live bus tracking
👍 Better than Google Maps for real-time data

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate arrival times
🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Routes not showing up
🐛 App cuts off unexpectedly
🐛 App is unstable
🐛 Long calibration times
🐛 Buses appear ahead of their reported location
🐛 Only shows one direction for routes
🐛 Difficult to find desired information
🐛 Cumbersome to search for routes
🐛 'Enabled Routes' feature is annoying
🐛 Clunky and outdated UI
🐛 Missing key spots on routes
🐛 Stops are out of order
🐛 Too many steps to see stop lists
🐛 Last app was better

Bussr: SF Bus Tracker by Jackson Cooley

SFMTA & BART Predictions

Worth Considering

know your next bus arrival

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

This app provides real-time bus tracking for SF MUNI lines. It features a map-centered interface for finding stops by location or route, and allows users to save favorite stops. View exact arrival times, bus locations, and estimated arrival times to your destination.

More apps like SF Next Bus

xtBus transit browser

Real-time bus location on mapAccurate arrival time estimatesBookmark local transit agencies

This app helps you track bus arrivals and routes visually on a map. It allows you to bookmark your preferred transit agencies for easy access to real-time arrival estimates and bus locations.

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Muni Plus

Muni Metro Tracker

Station-based trackingReal-time train schedulesFast access to upcoming trains

This transit app provides real-time tracking for San Francisco's Muni Metro system. It focuses on station-based information, offering quick access to upcoming train schedules without requiring destination input.

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free

Real-time next bus tracker

xtBus 3

Real-time bus trackingSupports thousands of routesCovers USA and Canada transit agencies

Track real-time bus arrivals across numerous transit agencies in the USA and Canada. Simply open the app and allow location access to find available routes and services in your area.

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Busly (Legacy)

Live Map & Bus Times

Live bus map trackingReal-time arrival predictionsPush notifications for delays

Track buses in real-time with live map updates and accurate arrival predictions for over 60 agencies. Get instant notifications for delays and set reminders to never miss your bus. Optimized for iOS devices.

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onTime : BART, Muni, Caltrain.

Live train, bus and ferries...

Real-time train and bus countdownsCommuter notification serviceAutomatic schedule updates

Get real-time transit information for BART, Muni, and Caltrain. View schedules, countdowns to the next train, and receive important service alerts. Go paperless and stay informed about your commute.

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