Best Boston Bus Transportation Apps

234+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 234+ boston bus transportation apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Boston Bus Transportation Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitFree4.6★ (25K)YesYesNov 2026
2MBTA Go — OfficialMBTA Go — OfficialFree4.1★ (152)NoNoNov 2026
3City Transport Map BostonCity Transport Map BostonFree—NoYesMay 2026
4Boston Next BusBoston Next BusFree1.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
5Greyhound: Buy Bus TicketsGreyhound: Buy Bus TicketsFree4.8★ (242K)NoNoNov 2026
6Boston T and Bus• MBTA TransitBoston T and Bus• MBTA TransitFree4.0★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
7Boston Transit Tracker - MBTABoston Transit Tracker - MBTAFree4.6★ (50)YesNoOct 2026
8MBTA Train & Bus TrackerMBTA Train & Bus TrackerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Boston Bus Transportation

ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit#1

ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit by Jeff Lopes

Subway, Bus, and Commuter Rail
Editor's Choice
🗺️ 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
MBTA Go — Official#2

MBTA Go — Official by MBTA

Live Transit Information
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.1😊(152 ratings)
Free
#56in Navigation
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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

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FAQ about Boston Bus Transportation

What are the best boston bus transportation apps for iPhone?
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit tops our boston bus transportation apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 25K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top boston bus transportation apps we rank are free to download, including ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit and MBTA Go — Official.
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 234+ boston bus transportation apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.