Best Caltrain Official Apps

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 Official 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.

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Tracks - Live Caltrain Tracker

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.

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Caltrain Schedule & Tracker

Live Train Times, Map & Alerts

Real-time train trackingInstant route planningLive system map

This app provides real-time Caltrain tracking, route planning, and system maps for Bay Area commuters. It offers instant timetables, service alerts, and smart features to help you catch your train.

The essential app for Caltrain

$3.99

Plan your train journeys with real-time updates on schedules, delays, and alerts. Customize notifications for your commute and Clipper card. Access comprehensive train status information directly from your device.

Real-time train statusCustomizable notificationsSchedule viewing

Get real-time Caltrain arrival predictions for your favorite stations. Quickly view upcoming trains with a widget and explore train destinations with a simple touch. This app provides essential commuter information for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Real-time arrival predictionsFavorite station selectionTrain destination lookup

Railroad tickets and trips

Buy and use railroad ticketsPlan trips with departure timesReal-time GPS train tracking

This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

Transit info and trip planning

Trip planning with bus and rail routesReal-time ride trackingService alerts for disruptions

Plan your journeys across Los Angeles with real-time transit information. Get step-by-step directions, track buses and trains live, and receive important service alerts to travel with confidence.

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onTime : BART, Muni, Caltrain.

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.

🗺️ Navigation

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free with in-app purchases

Metrolink

by Southern California Regional Rail Authority

Mobile ticket purchasingDigital ticket walletTicket transfer to new device

Purchase and manage Metrolink train tickets directly from your smartphone. Buy various ticket types, activate them before boarding, and store them in a digital wallet. Easily transfer tickets to a new device if needed.

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Real-Time Transit Predictions

Highball: Train Spotter

Real-Time Train Tracking

Real-time transit predictionsSupports SF Muni, BART, Caltrain, AC Transit, LA MetroFind closest stops/stations

Get real-time transit predictions for major California transit systems. Find the closest stops and make sure you arrive on time with live data. Bookmark your favorite stops for quick access.

🗺️ Navigation

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freemium

LA Metro Transit Tracker

Los Angeles Metro Tracker

Real-time bus and rail arrival predictionsSave favorite routes and stopsComprehensive LA Metro system maps

This transit app provides real-time Los Angeles bus and rail arrival predictions, service alerts, and system maps. Easily save favorite routes and stops for quick access to transit information across the city.

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Live Caltrain Map: GPS Tracker

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.

free with in-app purchases

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Pronto - San Diego

North County Transit District

Mobile fare purchasePay-as-you-go faresReal-time arrivals

Easily purchase transit fares for San Diego County. Add money to your account and scan your phone at validators for each trip. The app automatically ensures you always get the best fare, capping at daily and monthly pass rates.

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

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ScotRail: New Official App

Buy cheap train tickets

Journey planningReal-time train trackingMobile ticket purchase

Plan your train journeys, purchase tickets, and monitor your train's real-time location. Enjoy no booking or payment card fees, and benefit from no peak fares on all services. Tickets are delivered directly to your mobile device.