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Best Commuter Rail Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our commuter rail list covers 246+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Commuter Rail Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MBTA mTicketMBTA mTicketFree2.6★ (644)NoNoAug 2026
2MBTA Rider - Commuter RailMBTA Rider - Commuter RailFree3.0★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
3MBTA Rail • Commuter RailMBTA Rail • Commuter RailFree5.0★ (19)NoYesAug 2026
4MBTA Go — OfficialMBTA Go — OfficialFree4.1★ (142)NoNoAug 2026
5ProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesAug 2026
6Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (975K)NoYesAug 2026
7AmtrakAmtrakFree4.7★ (216K)NoNoAug 2026
8Commuter CalculatorCommuter CalculatorFree was $0.49—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Commuter Rail

MBTA mTicket#1

MBTA mTicket by MBTA

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
2.6😞(644 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app and reliable
  • 👍 Clean and simple, easy to use
  • 👍 Functional and works as needed
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy at best, frequently crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy, payment processing issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable, app often doesn't work
MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail#3

MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail by Sealight LLC

Live Train Times, Alerts & Map
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
5.0😊(19 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail screenshot 1
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MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail screenshot 4
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This app offers real-time tracking for commuter rail trains, including live location, predicted arrival times, and crowd-sourced updates from fellow passengers. It provides essential information like boarding tracks and service alerts to ensure a smoother commute.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate train tracking
  • 👍 Helpful user comments
  • 🚀 Timely updates
  • 👍 Detailed train information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate train location data
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality

More Commuter Rail apps to explore

4
MBTA Go — Official
MBTA Go — Official
MBTA Go — Official
Live Transit Information
Free

Get real-time public transit information for the Greater Boston area. Track buses and trains, view live arrival times, and stay updated on route closures and alerts. This app also offers accessibility features for all riders.

Live arrival timesVehicle tracking on mapClosure alerts and maps
🗺️ Navigation
(142)
free
5
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit
Subway, Bus, and Commuter Rail
Free

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.

Real-time arrival timesSecond-by-second predictionsNearby station locator
🗺️ Navigation
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Transit • Subway & Bus Times
Transit • Subway & Bus Times
Transit • Subway & Bus Times
Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Free

Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

Real-time departure timesLive vehicle trackingFastest route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(975K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Amtrak
Amtrak
Amtrak
by Amtrak
Free

Book train tickets, manage your account, and access travel information on the go. Show your eTicket digitally and save payment details for quick purchases. Find station info and check train status easily.

Digital eTicketsTicket purchasingTrain status checks
✈️ Travel
(216K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Commuter Calculator
Commuter Calculator
Commuter Calculator
Fahrtkosten Pendler Rechner
Free
$0.49 | 100% OFF
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
MTA TrainTime
MTA TrainTime
MTA TrainTime
Railroad tickets and trips
Free

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.

Buy and use railroad ticketsPlan trips with departure timesReal-time GPS train tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(211K)
free
10
Rail Live Schedule
Rail Live Schedule
Rail Live Schedule
UK Train Departures Live
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Commuter Krewe
Commuter Krewe
Commuter Krewe
by Capital Region Planning Commission
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
12
GanChe Go|Taiwan Rail Schedule
GanChe Go|Taiwan Rail Schedule
GanChe Go|Taiwan Rail Schedule
by WEI HAO CHIU
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
13
Rail Six
Rail Six
Rail Six
GO Transit live tracker
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
Trackd – Live GB Rail Status
Trackd – Live GB Rail Status
Trackd – Live GB Rail Status
Smarter travel across GB rail
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
Majestic Commuter
Majestic Commuter
Majestic Commuter
by Ecolane USA, Inc.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
Rail Statistics
Rail Statistics
Rail Statistics
Track Stations on the go!
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
17
NextStop Train Commuter Alarm
NextStop Train Commuter Alarm
NextStop Train Commuter Alarm
Never miss your stop again
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
Big Train – Irish Rail & DART
Big Train – Irish Rail & DART
Big Train – Irish Rail & DART
Live DART times & delays
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
Rail Runner
Rail Runner
Rail Runner
Buy tickets, check times.
Free

Purchase train tickets and check schedules for Central New Mexico's commuter rail service. Access your tickets electronically, view purchase history, and receive important rider alerts for a convenient travel experience.

Purchase train tickets on the goAccess electronic ticketsView purchase history
✈️ Travel
(13)
free with in-app purchases
20
NJ Tracks - Train Times
NJ Tracks - Train Times
NJ Tracks - Train Times
Real-time Tracks & Schedules
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Commuter Rail

What are the best commuter rail apps for iPhone?
MBTA mTicket tops our commuter rail apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 644 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top commuter rail apps we rank are free to download, including MBTA mTicket and MBTA Rider - Commuter Rail.
MBTA mTicket has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ commuter rail apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app allows you to securely purchase MBTA Commuter Rail and Ferry tickets, including single ride, round-trip, and 10-ride options, directly from your smartphone. It also provides access to schedules and service alerts.
Once you purchase a ticket through the app, your smartphone becomes your ticket. You can easily access your purchased tickets within the 'My Tickets' section of the app.

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