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Best La Public Transit Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ la public transit apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top La Public Transit Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TAP LATAP LAFree1.9★ (799)NoNoSep 2026
2LA Metro & Bus - Rail TrackerLA Metro & Bus - Rail TrackerFree4.4★ (4.7K)YesYesSep 2026
3Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
4LA Metro & BusLA Metro & BusFree3.6★ (110)YesYesSep 2026
5Los Angeles Transit TrackerLos Angeles Transit TrackerFree4.4★ (10)YesNoJul 2026
6LA Metro - OfficialLA Metro - OfficialFree4.4★ (391)NoNoSep 2026
7LA Metro SchedulesLA Metro SchedulesFree4.3★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
8LA BusLA BusFree3.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for La Public Transit

TAP LA#1

TAP LA by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Transit fare payment in LA
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
1.9😞(799 ratings)
Free
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Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • ✨ Convenient digital tap card
  • 💳 Ability to load funds
  • 🗺️ Trip planning functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Charges money without adding funds
  • ⏱️ Slow load times and processing
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing user experience
  • 🚫 Doesn't work for tourists/visitors
LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker#2

LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker by Dixon Mobility, LLC

Real Time LA Transit & Map
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😞(4.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time transit information for Los Angeles Metro bus and rail services. It helps users find nearby stops, plan trips, and view interactive maps of the entire LA Metro system.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bus/train times
  • 📊 Helpful route information
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • ⚠️ Outdated route and schedule information
  • 💤 Lack of real-time updates
  • 🔍 Poor search and navigation features
Transit • Subway & Bus Times#3

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

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Worth Considering
🗺️ 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

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FAQ about La Public Transit

What are the best la public transit apps for iPhone?
TAP LA tops our la public transit apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 799 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top la public transit apps we rank are free to download, including TAP LA and LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker.
TAP LA has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ la public transit apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The TAP LA app allows you to pay for transit fares across over 27 transit systems in greater Los Angeles, including LA Metro. You can purchase transit passes, manage multiple TAP cards, and use touchless payment with your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Key features include touchless payment, the ability to add a TAP card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, purchasing transit passes or stored value, managing multiple cards in your account, adding your TAP card to Apple Wallet for Express Transit, and access to trip planning tools.