Best Boston Transit Companion Apps

Boston Transit Tracker - MBTA

Bus,Rail & Subway Tracking

Free

Get real-time arrival information for buses, subways, and rails in Boston. Save your favorite stops and receive service alerts for your routes. Stay updated with the latest official route data for a more convenient and efficient journey.

Boston T Subway Map & Routing

Official MBTA map for Boston T

Free

Navigate Boston's public transit system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, real-time departure boards, and offline journey planning to help you get around the city efficiently. Save your favorite routes and receive step-by-step directions for a stress-free commute or sightseeing experience.

MBTA mTicket

by MBTA

Free

Purchase Commuter Rail and Ferry tickets instantly from your smartphone. This app acts as a mobile ticket office, allowing you to buy single, round-trip, and 10-ride tickets securely. Your phone becomes your ticket, and purchased tickets are stored within the app for easy access and transfer.

Boston Transit RT (MBTA)

Boston Bus Subway Rail Ferry

Free

Navigate Boston's public transportation with real-time bus, subway, and train tracking. Plan your routes, receive schedule alerts, and explore interactive maps. Discover nearby services and accessibility information for a smoother urban travel experience.

Terrier Transit

by Boston University

Free

Navigate Boston University's campus and city transit with real-time arrival times, service alerts, and step-by-step directions. Plan your journeys efficiently using buses, trains, and bikes, with options for offline maps and international travel.

Transit & Subway Times: Momego

Delay Alerts, Live Bus Tracker

Free

This app provides real-time tracking for buses, trains, and subways, helping commuters navigate their daily journeys efficiently. It offers smart trip planning, stop alerts, and offline maps for over 150 cities, making transit stress-free.

Boston T and Bus• MBTA Transit

MBTA Subway and Bus Assistant

Free

Navigate Boston's public transit with real-time arrivals, interactive maps, and smart trip planning. Get up-to-the-second predictions for trains and buses, track vehicles live, and receive service alerts. Perfect for commuters, students, and tourists.

MBTA Subway Real-Time Arrival Tool

by Axelrad Software

$0.99

This app provides real-time arrival information for Boston's subway lines, helping users navigate the city's transit system. It offers expected frequencies for some lines and general location details for stops.

MBTA Train & Bus Tracker

Fast, Simple MBTA Tracker

Free

Get real-time updates on all MBTA trains and buses in Boston. Plan your trips, avoid delays, and know exactly when your ride will arrive with live tracking and accurate arrival times.

Where's my MBTA Bus?

by Vladimir Grinman

$0.99

Track your MBTA bus in real-time to know its exact location and estimated arrival time. Plan your commute with confidence, decide when to leave, and avoid missing your ride. Features include real-time predictions, route maps, and saved favorite stops.

MBTA Widgets

MBTA arrivals on your screen

Free

View real-time bus and train arrivals directly on your iPhone's home screen. This app offers customizable widgets for different routes and stops, with dynamic scheduling that changes based on the time of day. Get instant updates without needing to open a separate application.

CityTransit: Bus & Train Times

NYC, MBTA, WMATA and more!

Free

Navigate cities worldwide with real-time transit information. Track buses and trains live on a map, plan trips, and get instant departure times. Stay updated with service alerts and access schedules for seamless urban commuting.

The RIDE - MBTA

The MBTA’s paratransit service

Free

Book paratransit trips, manage your account, and track your vehicle in real-time. This app simplifies travel for users of the MBTA's paratransit service.

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.

Chicago Bus & Train Tracker

Free

This app helps you track Chicago's public transit. Get real-time bus and train arrival information, view stops on a map, and save your frequently used locations for quick access. It's designed to make your commute smoother.

Boston Rail Map Lite

by Urban-Map

Free

Navigate Boston's public transit system with a beautiful, clear map. Features include a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.