Best Bay Area Rapid Transit Apps

NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT's Official App

Free

Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.

SF Next Bus

Muni, BART, AC Transit & VTA

Free

Get real-time arrival predictions for San Francisco buses and BART trains. Navigate using location services or manual map input. Save favorite stops and view system-wide notifications.

Routesy

Real-Time Transit Predictions

Free

Get real-time transit predictions for major California transit systems. Find the closest stops and make sure you arrive on time with live data. Bookmark your favorite stops for quick access.

Caltrain+

Schedules & Trip Planning

Free

Plan your Caltrain trips with ease. Get real-time schedules, find the fastest routes, and view service alerts. Perfect for commuters and occasional riders needing to navigate the Caltrain system efficiently.

East Bay Paratransit

by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Free

This app allows eligible paratransit riders to easily pay for trips in advance, eliminating the need for cash or paper tickets. It provides helpful features for riders and their families to view and manage upcoming journeys.

Commuter • Bay Area Departures

by Torehan Sharman

Free

This transit app provides real-time departure information for Bay Area public transportation. Save your frequent stops for quick access and receive custom notifications when your ride is approaching.

Live BART

Real-Time Train Departures

Free

This app provides real-time BART train departure information, including estimated arrival times, destinations, and platform details. It can locate your nearest station or allow you to select any other BART station to view upcoming departures and train car counts. It also features a trip planner with a "get a seat" mode and an alerts screen for delays.

MTA TrainTime

Railroad tickets and trips

Free

This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

AC Transit Mobile

by Alameda Contra Costa Transit District

Free

Plan your journeys and travel conveniently with real-time bus predictions and mobile fare payment. Access customer service directly and manage your transit account seamlessly. This app simplifies your commute across the East Bay.

Public Transit Hub

by Ethical, Pragmatic, and Intelligent Computing - EPIC LLC

Free

Explore public transportation options in the Bay Area. Plan your commute, discover new places, and track your savings with this sustainable travel app.

TAP LA

Transit fare payment in LA

Free

Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

Transit GO Ticket

by Bytemark, Inc.

Free

Purchase bus, rail, and water taxi tickets directly from your mobile device. Avoid the hassle of carrying cash and use this app for various transit services across King County and Kitsap.

MuniMobile

by SFMTA

Free

Plan your trips and purchase transit fares instantly on your phone. Avoid paper tickets and cash by buying and using fares directly through the app with various payment options. Store multiple tickets for future use and manage your account securely.

Easy BART

Live/Scheduled Trains and Maps

Free

Access real-time train departures, schedules, and maps for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. Get fare information, advisories, and directions to nearby stations. This app simplifies your commute with convenient features and accurate data.

Transit Connect

by Sacramento Regional Transit District

Free

Purchase bus and light rail tickets directly from your smartphone. Buy, store, and activate tickets and passes instantly, eliminating the need for cash or vending machines. Secure payment options are available for a convenient travel experience.

Transit Bot

by Carlos Loeza

Free

This AI-powered transit app provides real-time arrival information, trip planning, and alerts for public transportation in the Bay Area. It supports Muni, BART, Caltrain, and AC Transit, offering a smart way to navigate your commute.