Best Caltrain Mobile Apps &amp; Games

4.8😊(2K ratings)

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.

What We Love

🚀 Easily accessible
👍 User friendly
👍 Great UI
👍 Helpful
👍 Useful
👍 Fantastic
👍 Life saver
👍 Best app for Caltrain schedules

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate train times
🐛 Inconvenient, unable to process payments

Clipper Card by Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Strong Contender

3.8😞(11K ratings)

Free

Manage your transit card for contactless fare payments across the San Francisco Bay Area. Load value, plan trips with real-time information, and pay fares directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

What We Love

👍 Convenient to add Clipper card to Apple Wallet
👍 Easy to manage Clipper card balance

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
⏱️ Slow to update card balance and transaction history
💳 Difficult to cancel auto-load or transfer card balances
🤖 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
🔒 Security concerns with lost/stolen cards
💰 Unnecessary fees and charges

Caltrain Live by Jackson Loeffler

Worth Considering

by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

4.4(16 ratings)

Free

Access real-time Caltrain information, including train status, service disruptions, and timetables with offline access. Plan trips with live data and receive instant alerts for your commute.

More Caltrain Mobile apps to explore

BART (Official)

Real-time train departuresEnd-to-end trip plannerStep-by-step navigation

Plan your Bay Area transit journeys with real-time train departures and official service alerts. This app offers end-to-end trip planning, step-by-step navigation, and customized notifications for a hassle-free commute.

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.

Trip planningMobile ticketingInstant fare purchase

Live Caltrain Map: GPS Tracker

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free

See Exact Train Positions

Visual train tracking on mapInstant delay and stall identificationFull corridor coverage (SF to Gilroy)

See the exact location of Caltrains in real-time on a live map. Avoid phantom trains and delays by confirming your train's approach before heading to the station. Covers the entire San Francisco to San Jose and Gilroy corridor.

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by California Department of Transportation

Caltrans QuickMap

Real-time freeway speedsTraffic camera snapshotsLane closure alerts

Access real-time California traffic conditions, including speeds, camera snapshots, and lane closures. Receive alerts for road closures near your location. Customize your map view to display various highway information and points of interest.

Tracks - Live Caltrain App

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free

by Octalwise

Live train trackingNext stop informationTrip planning by station

This app provides real-time tracking of train locations and upcoming stops. It helps users plan journeys by showing trains that pass through specific stations, and offers live delay information and alerts powered by the official API.

onTime : BART, Muni, Caltrain.

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free

Live train, bus and ferries...

Real-time train and bus countdownsCommuter notification serviceAutomatic schedule updates

Get real-time transit information for BART, Muni, and Caltrain. View schedules, countdowns to the next train, and receive important service alerts. Go paperless and stay informed about your commute.

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Live Tracking & Stop Alerts!

Caltrain Companion

Real-time train trackingPersonalized departure and delay notificationsNext stop alerts

Get real-time train arrival information and plan your trips with ease. Receive personalized alerts for your chosen trains, including delays and cancellations, and never miss your stop. This app also offers on-board location tracking and automatic Wi-Fi connection.

Purchase and use train tickets directly from your phone. Securely register your payment card to buy fares instantly and avoid paper tickets. Receive real-time service updates and announcements.

Instant mobile ticketingSecure payment registrationReal-time service alerts

Access your FirstClass account on the go with this mobile app. Manage emails, view documents, access calendars and contacts, and participate in conferences from your device. Enjoy a true anytime, anywhere collaboration experience.

Email managementVoice message playbackContainer access

Design and drive your own virtual trains in a city or on a full map. Customize engines and cars, control speed and switches, and pick up cargo. Features include night mode and the ability to import custom designs.

Select and customize engine and car stylesDrag-to-reorder car functionalityDrive train in city environment

🎮 Games

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GT Buses

Live Map & Bus Times

Live bus tracking mapReal-time arrival predictionsPush notifications for alerts

Track the real-time location and arrival predictions for campus shuttle buses. Get instant notifications for delays and closures, and easily find nearby stops or favorite your most used ones. Set reminders to ensure you never miss your ride.

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On-demand rides in Calexico

Calexico On Demand

Book rides via appOn-demand pickupShared rides

Book on-demand rides within Calexico with a few taps. The app matches you with others heading in the same direction, offering a convenient, affordable, and sustainable way to travel. Share rides to reduce congestion and emissions while saving money.

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Real-time Metro Arrival Time

Los Angeles Bus & Rail

Real-time LA Metro arrival predictionsMap view of bus/rail routesSave favorite routes and stops

Get real-time arrival predictions for all LA Metro bus and rail routes. View all stops on a map and save your frequently used routes and stops for quick access. This app offers a simple and fast way to navigate Los Angeles public transportation.

by Creative Media ASUCD

Real-time Unitrans schedulesUC Davis email accessCampus map and parking

Manage your campus life with this official student-developed application. Access essential services like real-time transit schedules, campus news, and your university email. Navigate campus easily with integrated maps and find local resources.

The train runs when you drag!

Draw tracks by tracing the screenSelect and run various trainsImmersive train perspective mode

Draw tracks on the screen to make trains run. Switch to immersive train perspective mode to view from unique angles. Freely change viewpoints and create city-like landscapes by drawing tracks from a distance. Enjoy daily play with new trains and scenery.

📚 Education

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Realistic train physicsSignal adherenceTimetable-based AI trains

Train Drive ATS

by Takahiro Ito

$3.99

Experience realistic train driving with precise physics and signal adherence. Navigate complex routes with other trains running on schedules, managing switches, signals, and gates. Learn about operational challenges and safety systems.

🎮 Games

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JR東日本アプリ|運行情報・乗換案内・時刻表・構内図

鉄道の路線図や乗換え、乗車のりかえナビ

Real-time train location trackingNationwide route and transfer searchJR East operational status updates

This official JR East app provides comprehensive travel information for Japan's railways. It offers real-time train locations, route planning, schedules, station maps, and operational updates for JR East and connected private lines. Users can also check Suica balance and find locker availability.

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