Best Boston Bus Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 3.6★, the boston bus category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Boston Bus Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MBTA Go — OfficialMBTA Go — OfficialFree4.1★ (152)NoNoNov 2026
2ProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitFree4.6★ (25K)YesYesNov 2026
3Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (1M)NoYesNov 2026
4BOS Next BusBOS Next BusFree1.8★ (11)YesNoNov 2026
5Boston Transit Tracker - MBTABoston Transit Tracker - MBTAFree4.6★ (50)YesNoOct 2026
6Boston T and Bus• MBTA TransitBoston T and Bus• MBTA TransitFree4.0★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
7Boston Next BusBoston Next BusFree1.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
8BusTracc MBTA Bus TrackerBusTracc MBTA Bus TrackerFree—YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Boston Bus

MBTA Go — Official#1

MBTA Go — Official by MBTA

Live Transit Information
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.1😊(152 ratings)
Free
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Get real-time public transit information for the Greater Boston area. Track buses, trains, and ferries live on a map, receive personalized disruption notifications, and stay updated on route closures.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable real-time information
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
  • 🚀 Accurate bus and train tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy
  • 🔓 Lack of mobile payment options
  • 🔍 Missing trip planning features
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit#2

ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit by Jeff Lopes

Subway, Bus, and Commuter Rail
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(25K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time transit information for Boston's subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. Get instant arrival predictions, locate nearby stations, and receive service alerts to optimize your commute.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bus and train times
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Customizable favorites
  • 🚀 Convenient for commuting
  • 👍 Helpful for planning trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent real-time updates
  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival predictions
  • 🐛 Fails to show up-to-date information
  • 🐛 Unreliable for certain routes
  • 🐛 Slow to update location
Transit • Subway & Bus Times#3

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Navigation
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Navigate over 1,000 cities with real-time transit information. Plan the fastest routes, compare multi-modal options, and receive instant alerts for delays. Save favorite destinations for one-tap trip planning.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
  • 👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
  • 🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • 🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes

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FAQ about Boston Bus

What are the best boston bus apps for iPhone?
MBTA Go — Official tops our boston bus apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 152 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top boston bus apps we rank are free to download, including MBTA Go — Official and ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit.
MBTA Go — Official has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ boston bus apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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