# Transit – Trip Planner — CG Transit - Public Transport

> Offline public transport trip planner for US, Canadian, and European cities and trains. (iPhone/iPad app by circlegate.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-trip-planner/id430848814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [circlegate](https://appshunter.io/developer/416328630)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Slovak
- Released: 2011-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-trip-planner/id430848814/reviews.md

## What is Transit?

CG Transit offers offline trip planning in public transport systems of more than 20 U.S. and Canadian cities and European trains.

Just pick your departure and destination point and get a list of suggested routes including all the transfers and scheduled departure/arrival times sorted by the time of departure. You can then view detailed information of the routes, display them on the map etc. 

Key features:
• Fast offline searching
• Search routes by map
• Advanced search parameters - changing the date and time, adding "via" stations, choosing transport modes, etc.
• Favorite routes
• Push notifications of schedule updates and their immediate download

Available timetables:
• Selected transit authorities in the United States: New York (subway, buses, trains), Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Washington, San Francisco, Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Portland, Honolulu, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
• Selected transit authorities in Canada: Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Quebec, Winnipeg
• Train timetables in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Benelux, Austria, the Czech and Slovak Republic, Portugal, Switzerland, Hungary, Nordic and Balkan countries
• Selected public transport, bus and train timetables in the Czech and Slovak Republic

U.S. and Canadian cities – free basic features (offline searching, search routes by map), paid premium features (more details, routes and stops searching, no advertisement)
European schedules - an annual license fee (one month to try out all the timetables for free)

Feedback, requests? Please email us at ios@cgtransit.com

## Key features

- Offline trip planning
- Route suggestions with transfers
- Departure and arrival times
- View routes on map
- Schedule update notifications
- Search routes by map
- Advanced search parameters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Czech, Slovak and Europian trains package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Czech data package | $3.99 | one-time |
| City timetable | $1.99 | one-time |
| NYC - NYCT Subway | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - CTA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia - SEPTA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Denver - RTD | $9.99 | one-time |
| NYC - NYCT Subway Premium for 1 year | $1.99 | one-time |
| Denver - RTD Premium for 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - CTA Premium for 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| NYC Discount Package Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Transit?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate schedules
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Offline access
- 💡 Saved locations
- 👍 Intuitive route planning

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable route information
- 🐛 Inaccurate departure times
- 👎 Confusing navigation
- 👎 Lack of real-time updates
- 👎 Premium features required

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- No routes found error
- Incorrect transfer information
- Outdated schedule data

**Most requested features**

- Integration with address book
- Real-time service alerts
- Ability to browse schedules
- Custom labels for saved locations
- Improved map integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-trip-planner/id430848814/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Always a great app !

*2026-04-21*

Always a great app, developed by two guys in Pardubice, Czechia, who are always responsive to suggestions. 

Also, the app just works

### 1/5 — None functional

*2025-12-25*

The times are all off and when I put my home address it gives me leaving on the 1 train which is 5 long blocks away!!!

### 1/5 — App Doesn’t Work

*2023-07-22*

It won’t let me put in a password; it won’t let me put in a destination. It is worthless. I can’t find out how to cancel.

### 5/5 — It just works

*2022-11-22, version 5.0.0*

I left a review 4 years ago saying this was then my most used app and all this time later it still is. Keen to try out the latest update to 5.0.

### 1/5 — Why?

*2021-04-06*

Ridiculous app- too limited. Don’t bother

### 1/5 — Useless

*2019-09-05, version 4.2.1*

Doesn’t give extended time and connection

### 2/5 — Warning

*2019-07-16*

This app does not update the routes as they go out of service. 

Using this app will get you lost or stranded in one the biggest cities in the world.

Plenty of other public transit apps to use in NY (5 other apps).

Do not get hustled  into paying for this app, there will be plenty of other praying on you as a tourist. You don’t need the extra risk or frustration.

Avoid this app for your own safety.

Wanted to take family to Bronx zoo on 7Ave express.

To our surprise 7 stops on this route we’re out of service (including our stop).  This app directed me specifically to this route.

The stations were not closed unexpectedly, either. Scheduled maintenance. 

We got dumped off in the hood. (The real hood in the Bronx.) with my fiancé, 17 year old daughter and her friend. 

Very dangerous situation that could be avoided if you do not use this app.

### 1/5 — Not the best UX

*2018-12-06*

Please add setting to not display journey price, improve map display (it is jumping with expand/collapse).

I believe developers are listening.

### 4/5 — Super

*2018-08-01, version 4.1.1*

Chybí mi možnost stažení alespoň nějaké offline mapy. Když už je celá aplikace offline tak i mapa by se hodila, aby mi to ukázalo spoj graficky.

### 1/5 — Don’t even try

*2018-04-21, version 4.1.1*

You don’t need it 
Don’t waste your money 🖐🏻

## Frequently asked questions about Transit

### What does CG Transit do?

CG Transit is an app that provides offline trip planning for public transport systems in over 20 US and Canadian cities, as well as European trains. It helps you find suggested routes, including transfers and departure/arrival times, and view them on a map.

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

Key features include fast offline searching, the ability to search routes by map, advanced search parameters like changing dates/times and choosing transport modes, saving favorite routes, and receiving push notifications for schedule updates.

### How much does CG Transit cost?

For US and Canadian cities, basic features are free, with premium features available for purchase. European schedules require an annual license fee, but you can try all timetables for free for one month.

### What cities and regions are covered by CG Transit?

The app covers selected transit authorities in the United States (e.g., New York, Chicago, Los Angeles), Canada (e.g., Toronto, Vancouver), and train timetables in many European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. It also includes public transport in the Czech and Slovak Republic.

### Can I use CG Transit without an internet connection?

Yes, a primary feature of CG Transit is its fast offline searching capability. You can plan your trips and access route information even without an active internet connection, making it ideal for areas with poor signal or when traveling abroad.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.2 — 2025-09-30

- Adjustments for iOS 26

### 5.0.1 — 2022-12-14

• Bugfixes

Version 5.0.0:
• Dark mode
• Display the current position on the map along with the orientation of the device and the scale of the map.
• Improved app display on new iPhones.
• Other minor improvements and fixes (fixing calendar insertion, saving search settings).

### 5.0.0 — 2022-11-22

• Dark mode
• Display the current position on the map along with the orientation of the device and the scale of the map.
• Improved app display on new iPhones.
• Other minor improvements and fixes (fixing calendar insertion, saving search settings).

### 4.2.1 — 2018-12-05

• Improved iPhone X, Xr and Xs support
• Ability to change font size in app settings
• Bugfixing

New features in 4.2.0:
• Redesigned route, trip and place detail screens
• Route notifications - don't miss a bus anymore
• Dynamic fonts
• Better Accessibility
• Faster searching using Spotlight Search
and much more..

### 4.2.0 — 2018-10-15

New features:
• Redesigned route, trip and place detail screens
• Route notifications - don't miss a bus anymore
• Dynamic fonts
• Better Accessibility
• Faster searching using Spotlight Search
and much more..

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