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Best Connecticut Transit Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Transit, this is the deeper bench. 249+ connecticut transit apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Connecticut Transit Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
2CTrail eTixCTrail eTixFree1.6★ (173)NoNoSep 2026
3CTridesCTridesFree3.6★ (41)NoNoSep 2026
4Token TransitToken TransitFree3.3★ (424)NoNoSep 2026
5NJ TRANSITNJ TRANSITFree4.8★ (270K)NoNoSep 2026
6MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoSep 2026
7WheresTheBusWheresTheBusFree4.8★ (18K)NoNoSep 2026
8Dept of ConnecticutDept of ConnecticutFree—YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Connecticut Transit

Transit • Subway & Bus Times#1

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(982K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
  • 👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
  • 🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • 🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes
CTrail eTix#2

CTrail eTix by CTrail Connecticut Department of Transportation

CTrail Mobile Ticket App
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
1.6😞(173 ratings)
Free
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Purchase mobile rail tickets for Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers directly from your smartphone. Avoid lines and cash transactions by buying daily parking and various ticket types, including monthly bus add-ons for CTtransit users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Functional for ticket purchase
  • 👍 Easy to download
  • 👍 Straightforward and accessible design (rare)
  • 👍 Text is big and does the job (rare)
  • 👍 Large buttons are useful (rare)

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Atrocious UI/UX
  • 👎 Outdated interface/looks from another decade
  • 👎 Unusable/broken app
  • 👎 Impossible to create account
  • 👎 Password reset issues
  • 👎 Cannot copy/paste passwords
  • 👎 App doesn't interact with password managers
  • 👎 No train schedules available
  • 👎 App is a browser window
  • 👎 Tickets disappear from app
  • 👎 Crashing frequently
  • 👎 Security concerns (no HTTPS indicator, password entry)
  • 👎 Not user-friendly
  • 👎 Archaic design/layout
  • 👎 Inability to use native phone features (autofill, save password)
  • 👎 Reverts to old keyboard/screen size
  • 👎 Apple Pay doesn't work (sometimes)
  • 👎 Clunky/dated iPod style
  • 👎 No Dynamic Island/Live Updates/Apple Wallet support
  • 👎 No way to make reservations
  • 👎 Time change detected errors
  • 👎 Login issues/connection errors
  • 👎 Payment form hosted on different service
  • 👎 Does not support larger screens
  • 👎 Lacks proper support for newer phones
  • 👎 Horrible UI
  • 👎 No ability to purchase round trip tickets
  • 👎 No schedule view or trip planning
  • 👎 Password requirements lackluster
  • 👎 Payment by credit card only (inconvenient/less secure)
  • 👎 No way to confirm email
  • 👎 App immediately crashes after update
  • 👎 Ticket machine broke and app doesn't work
  • 👎 App doesn't work at all
  • 👎 App doesn't let me select a destination
  • 👎 App closes out when entering a station
  • 👎 UI needs improvement
  • 👎 Browser windows appear in app
  • 👎 Horrid junk/outsourced
  • 👎 Shameful and makes CT look bad
  • 👎 Security risks with credit card payment
  • 👎 Doesn't coordinate with Amtrak or Metro North apps
  • 👎 Below-the-basement quality
  • 👎 Can't log in
  • 👎 No way to make a reservation
  • 👎 Password creation not user friendly
  • 👎 App immediately crashes
  • 👎 Tickets purchased disappear
  • 👎 Needs a better GUI
  • 👎 Incredibly difficult to use
  • 👎 Feels decades old
  • 👎 Slow
  • 👎 Doesn't feel secure
  • 👎 Does not work
  • 👎 Useless
  • 👎 Terrible
  • 👎 Absolute worst app
  • 👎 Worst app in history
  • 👎 Not user friendly
  • 👎 As bad as everyone says, if not worse
  • 👎 Does work half of the time
  • 👎 Unusable
  • 👎 Horrible app

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FAQ about Connecticut Transit

What are the best connecticut transit apps for iPhone?
Transit • Subway & Bus Times tops our connecticut transit apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 982K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top connecticut transit apps we rank are free to download, including Transit • Subway & Bus Times and CTrail eTix.
Transit • Subway & Bus Times has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ connecticut transit apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Transit app provides real-time departure times and live vehicle tracking for public transportation in over 1,000 cities. It helps users plan the fastest routes, compare travel options, and receive instant alerts about delays and disruptions.
Key features include real-time data for buses, subways, trains, and more, offline support for schedules and maps, comprehensive trip planning with multi-modal options, departure alarms, and crowdsourced information on crowding and performance.