NextTrain vs DudeWhereIsMyCaltrain

Don't worry about train time! NextTrain shows train's schedule that it will arrive station around you in Boston. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. NextTrain is not affiliated with the MBTA.

Know exactly when to leave. DudeWhereIsMyCaltrain brings your live countdown, train reliability, and the complete Caltrain timetable together in one glance. Meet the new commute-first design, built for quick decisions when every minute matters. Prefer the familiar experience? Switch to Classic View anytime—your routes and preferences come with you. FEATURES: • Real-time departures for every Caltrain station • Live “leaves in” countdowns, arrival times, and trip duration • Full timetable with your next train pinned in place • Historical on-time performance and delay statistics • Train stop timelines and skip warnings • Caltrain service alerts • Automatic morning and afternoon commute switching • Up to four custom routes • Nearest-station detection or manually selected stations • Custom accent colors, direction, time format, and refresh behavior Set up your commute once and the app automatically surfaces the right route throughout your day—from San Francisco to Gilroy. Real-time transit data is provided by the 511.org Transit API.