Best Bus Tracker City Apps

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good bus tracker city apps. We benchmark 237+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Bus Tracker City Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	DDOT Bus Tracker	Free	1.9★ (40)	No	No	Aug 2026
2	Passio GO	Free	4.6★ (11K)	No	No	Oct 2026
3	NYC Bus Tracker & Map	Free	3.9★ (45)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	WheresTheBus	Free	4.8★ (19K)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	Bus Tracker - Live	Free	—	—	No	Jul 2026
6	Madison Bus Tracker	Free	3.8★ (12)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
7	MyGTBus	Free	2.3★ (10)	No	No	Jul 2026
8	getBUS - RealTime Bus Tracking	Free	4.7★ (102)	Yes	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Bus Tracker City

#1

DDOT Bus Tracker by City of Detroit

Get DDOT bus arrival updates.

Editor's Choice

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1.9(40 ratings)

Free

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Get real-time bus arrival information for DDOT buses in Detroit. Track your bus, find nearby stops, plan your trips, and receive important rider alerts and service detours directly on your mobile device.

#2

Passio GO by PassIO Technologies

Real time Bus Tracking

Strong Contender

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4.6😞(11K ratings)

Free

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Track buses in real-time, view schedules, and get estimated arrival times. For operators, it provides seamless vehicle tracking and passenger counting with GPS data.

What We Love

🚀 Real-time bus tracking
👍 Easy to use interface
🚌 Helpful for commuting

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
⏱️ Inaccurate arrival times
🗺️ Unreliable route information
💻 Difficult to navigate

#3

NYC Bus Tracker & Map by Eduardo Soto

Never miss the bus again!

Worth Considering

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3.9(45 ratings)

Free

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Track the real-time location of every MTA bus in New York City on an interactive map. Get live arrival estimates for selected stops and view a bus's progress along its route. Save your favorite routes for quick access.

More Bus Tracker City apps to explore

WheresTheBus Rider App

This app offers real-time bus tracking for families, providing updates on the bus's location, student boarding and disembarking notifications, and estimated arrival times. It aims to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for parents.

Real-time bus location trackingStudent scan-on/off notificationsEstimated arrival times

Bus Tracker - Live

Bus Tracker - Live

Bus Tracker - Live

by Summit Electronics LLC

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Madison Bus Tracker

Madison Bus Tracker

Madison Bus Tracker

Track buses in real-time with live updates on arrival times, delays, and routes. Bookmark your favorite stops for quick access to schedules and never miss your bus again.

Real-time bus trackingLive arrival time updatesDelay notifications

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GTrans Real-time Bus Tracker

Get real-time bus arrival information and track your bus. Discover nearby stops, plan your trips, and subscribe to rider alerts. Save your favorite locations for quick access.

Real-time bus trackingBus arrival informationNearby stop finder

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getBUS - RealTime Bus Tracking

getBUS - RealTime Bus Tracking

getBUS - RealTime Bus Tracking

Track buses. Never miss a BUS!

This app provides live bus tracking and offline route information to help you navigate public transport. It's designed for ease of use, even for tourists without a SIM card, and helps you plan your journeys with confidence.

Live bus trackingOffline route modeCurrent bus count and route changes

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Know when your bus will arrive

Track your school bus in real-time with live GPS and precise ETAs. This app offers instant setup without requiring school district enrollment or access codes, providing peace of mind for parents and convenience for students and drivers.

Live GPS bus trackingReal-time ETA alertsInstant setup, no enrollment

BusWhere School Bus Tracking

BusWhere School Bus Tracking

BusWhere School Bus Tracking

This app allows parents and schools to track school buses in real-time. It provides estimated arrival times for each stop and can send alerts when the bus is approaching. Schools can also monitor all buses on their routes and receive notifications for schedule deviations.

Real-time bus location trackingUp-to-the-minute ETAsArrival alerts

321Transit Bus Tracker

321Transit Bus Tracker

321Transit Bus Tracker

Space Coast Area Transit

Find the nearest bus routes and get real-time schedule information. Access details on Park & Ride, Vanpool, and Special Services. Receive instant alerts for system and route status updates.

Real-time bus route displayClosest bus stop identificationSchedule information

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Access comprehensive bus schedules for various cities. Plan your journeys efficiently by viewing real-time route information and departure times. This tool simplifies public transportation navigation.

View bus schedulesSelect cities for routesReal-time route information

My School Bus Tracker

My School Bus Tracker

My School Bus Tracker

by IMASH TECHNOLOGIES INC

This app allows parents to monitor their child's school bus location in real-time. Parents can manage daily routines, receive alerts for pick-up and drop-off, and view bus and driver information. Logins are required for tracking.

Real-time bus location trackingPick-up and drop-off alertsTrack multiple buses

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Bus Tracker,Bus Compass App

Bus Tracker,Bus Compass App

Bus Tracker,Bus Compass App

Never miss the bus again

This app provides real-time bus tracking, upcoming schedules, and route planning. It serves as a comprehensive guide for transit information, helping users never miss their bus.

Real-time bus trackingUpcoming schedulesRoute planning

Pulse - Live Bus Tracker

Pulse - Live Bus Tracker

Pulse - Live Bus Tracker

Track your bus in real time

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Official NT Government app

This official government app provides real-time public bus tracking for Darwin and Alice Springs. Find nearby stops, view departure times, and see bus locations on a map. Save your favorite stops for quick access.

Real-time bus trackingLocate nearby bus stopsView departure times

Live MTA Bus Tracker

Track the real-time location of MTA buses in New York City. See exactly where your bus is on its route. Data availability is dependent on MTA's rollout of live tracking for all bus lines.

Real-time bus location trackingView bus routesMTA bus data integration

free with in-app purchases

CT Bus - Live Bus Tracker

CT Bus - Live Bus Tracker

CT Bus - Live Bus Tracker

CT Buses Real-Time Tracking

Track CT Transit buses in real-time across Connecticut. See bus locations, speed, occupancy, and find nearby stops. Features live map updates and lock screen notifications.

Real-time GPS trackingLive bus mapNearby stops finder

Seattle METRO Bus Tracker

Seattle METRO Bus Tracker

Seattle METRO Bus Tracker

Bus tracker for Seattle

Get real-time bus tracking for Seattle and surrounding areas. Covers multiple transit agencies, providing live updates on bus locations and arrival times. Data is sourced from OneBusAway.

Real-time bus trackingCovers multiple transit agenciesLive location updates

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Central NY Centro Bus Tracker

Central NY Centro Bus Tracker

Central NY Centro Bus Tracker

Bus tracker for Syracuse area

Track buses for the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) in the Syracuse area. This lightweight app offers fast and easy access to next arrival times for your favorite stops. It covers Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties.

Real-time bus trackingSave favorite stopsOne-touch arrival times

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FAQ about Bus Tracker City

What are the best bus tracker city apps for iPhone?

DDOT Bus Tracker tops our bus tracker city apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 40 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free bus tracker city apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top bus tracker city apps we rank are free to download, including DDOT Bus Tracker and Passio GO.

Does DDOT Bus Tracker have ads or in-app purchases?

DDOT Bus Tracker has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many bus tracker city apps are on the App Store?

We track 237+ bus tracker city apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.